147. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974),every offence punishable under this Act shall be compoundable].
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 147: Offences to be compoundable
Chapter XVII — Of Penalties in Case of Dishonour of Certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.