Will prosecution U/S 138 NI Act sustain if part payments are made after issuance of Cheque? SC leaves the issue open [Read Judgment]

If part payments or settlements made after the issuance of a Cheque, Can the Complainant issue a demand for a lesser amount? Whether in such circumstances the criminal prosecution for Dishonour of a Cheque under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, for higher amount is legally sustainable or not? These two interesting questions arose in a case before Supreme Court which were not answered...