This document contains the full judgment from the Delhi High Court in the case of Dayawati vs Yogesh Kumar Gosain, dated 17 October 2017. It addresses crucial legal questions regarding the permissibility and procedure of referring compoundable criminal cases, specifically those under Section 138 of the NI Act, to mediation. The judgment explores the application of mediation rules in criminal proceedings and the implications of mediated settlements, making it essential reading for legal professionals and anyone involved in such cases.