1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA. CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO. 45 OF 2009 AND CRIMINAL MISC. APPLICATION NO. 279 OF 2009 Shri Gunaji Hiru Mahale, Son of Shri Hiru Mahale, Major of age, H. No.211V, Varunapuri, Mangor Hill, Vasco Da Gama, Goa. .. Petitioner v e r s u s 1. Shri Anthony Antao, Son of Mr. D. Antao, Major of age, Flat No.FF-3, Angel Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., Fatorda, Margao, Goa 403 601. 2. S T A T E, Through P.P. .. Respondents Shri R. Naik, Advocate for the Petitioner. CORAM: N. A. BRITTO, J. DATE : 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2009. 2 ORAL ORDER 1. Both parties are present in person though no notice was issued to the respondent no.1. They have filed an application for compounding the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The application filed be placed on record. 2. Heard Shri Naik on behalf of the petitioner. The parties are permitted to compound the offence. Consequently, the petitioner who has been convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, shall stand acquitted. The Judgments of the Learned Magistrate dated 31.3.09 and that of the Learned Additional Sessions Judge dated 7.8.09 are hereby set aside. 3. Proceedings closed. N. A. BRITTO, J. oc. 3