1 (APPLN258/10 IN REVN 397/10) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.258 OF 2010 IN CRIMINAL REVISION APPLICATION NO.397 OF 2010 (1) M/s Prushottam Traders Pvt. Ltd. (2) Shri Ajay Gupta .... Applicants. V/s M/s Universal Ferro and Allied Chemical Ltd. & Anr. .... Respondents Mr. Sanjeev P. Kadam for the applicants. Mr. A.S. Shitole, APP for the State. CORAM: V. M. KANADE, J. DATE : 21st September, 2010 P.C.:- 1. The learned Counsel for the applicants has challenged the order passed by both the courts below, convicting the accused for the offence punishable under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act on three grounds. Firstly, it is submitted that the authorization to file complaint on behalf of the Company was not produced by the complainant. Secondly, it is submitted that the complaint was filed after issuance of second notice and no application for condonation of delay was filed. Thirdly, it is submitted that there is no 2 (APPLN258/10 IN REVN 397/10) evidence on record to show that the cheque was issued for legally enforceable debt or liability. 2. Prima facie case is, therefore, made out for grant of ad- interim relief. Ad-interim relief is granted in terms of prayer clause (b). Applicant No.2 be released on bail on execution of P.R. Bond of Rs 5000/- with one or two sureties in the like amount. 3. Criminal Application No.258 of 2010 is accordingly disposed of. (V.M. KANADE, J.) 3 (APPLN258/10 IN REVN 397/10)