Crl. Misc. Nos. M-33346,49, 33420-26 of 2011 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Crl. Misc. Nos. M-33346, 33349, 33420, 33421, 33422, 33423, 33424, 33425 and 33426 of 2011 Date of Decision : 13.12.2011 M/s Sonepat Poultry Market and another …Petitioners Versus M/s Sky Lark Hatcheries Pvt. …Respondent ………. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALOK SINGH -.- 1. Whether Reporters of local newspapers may be allowed to see judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not ? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? Present: Mr. Narender Hooda, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Arihant Jain, Advocate, for the respondent. *** Alok Singh, J. (Oral) Petitioners have invoked jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. assailing part of the order dated 29.10.2011 passed by the learned Sessions Judge, Jind, whereby appellate Court has directed the appellant accused to deposit entire cheque amount as pre condition of the bail. In the opinion of this Court, while admitting the appeal against the conviction under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act and while granting bail to the accused appellate Court can not direct the appellant-accused to deposit cheque amount as a pre-condition to release him on bail. Condition Crl. Misc. Nos. M-33346,49, 33420-26 of 2011 2 imposed is totally illegal and without jurisdiction, therefore, present petition is allowed. Direction to the appellant to deposit the cheque amount is set aside. Appellate Court is directed to decide the appeal in accordance with law within 90 days from the date the certified copy is produced before him. Copy of this order be placed on the connected files. ( Alok Singh ) December 13, 2011 Judge BB/Anand