THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE GOPALA KRISHNA TAMADA CRIMINAL REVISION CASE No.1949 OF 2003 ORDER: 1 When the matter was listed on 24.02.2010, the counsel for the petitioner was absent and there was no representation. Thereafter the matter was listed again on 03.03.2010. As the counsel for the petitioner was absent and as there was no representation, this court directed the matter to be listed under the caption for dismissal today. Even today also the learned counsel for the petitioner is absent. All this clearly indicates that the learned counsel for the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the matter. 2 In the light of the above, this court looked into the record. The petitioner herein was tried for the offence punishable under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and the courts below found him guilty of the said offence and accordingly sentenced him to suffer simple imprisonment for a period of four months. From a perusal of the judgments of both the courts below, this court is of the view that the said sentence imposed by the courts below is perfectly justified. The cheque issued by the petitioner was presented in the bank and the same was bounced due to insufficient funds. Thereupon the respondent filed the present complaint against the petitioner after following due procedure provided under sections 138 and 142 of the said Act. Even on merits in my considered view, the petitioner has no case. 3 However, as stated supra, as the learned counsel for the petitioner is absent and as there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner in spite of sufficient opportunity being given, this revision is dismissed for default. --------------- Kvsn 04.03.2010