Crl. Misc. No.M-36179 of 2010 ****** Bhupinder Singh Chhabra Vs. State of Punjab and another Present : Mr. S.S. Sodhi, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Gazi Mohammad, D.A.G., Punjab. None for respondent No.2. ******* AJAY TEWARI, J. (ORAL) This petition has been filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for grant of regular bail to the petitioners in complaint No.513/2 dated 14.10.2004 registered under Sections 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Respondent No.2 has been served but none has appeared on behalf of him. The petitioner has absented himself, and has been arrested and has now been in custody since 23.10.2010. In my considered opinion, no useful purpose would be served by keeping the petitioner behind the bars. However, keeping in view the fact that the petitioner had earlier absented himself from the trial, it would be in the fitness of things if he is released on bail on heavy surety. Ordered accordingly. Bail to the satisfaction of C.J.M./Duty Magistrate, Ludhiana. Petition stands disposed of. ( AJAY TEWARI ) February 01, 2011. JUDGE ashish