Section 528 BNSS Cannot Be Used to Quash NI Act Conviction After Revision Is Decided: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that the inherent powers of a High Court under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita cannot be invoked to quash a conviction and sentence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act once the revision is finally decided.

The petition was filed by a company and its Managing Director, who settled the cheque dishonour dispute after their conviction and dismissal of the appeal. 

Distinguishing earlier precedents, the Court ruled that inherent powers cannot be exercised at the post-revisional stage to reopen concluded proceedings. 

Dismissing the plea, the Court observed that the petitioners may explore other remedies available in law.

[Fifa Builders Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v State of Kerala & Anr.]