THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE G.V.SEETHAPATHY CRL.R.C.No. 531 of 2011 JUDGMENT: This criminal revision case is directed against the order dated 31.01.2011 in C.C.No.488 of 2008 on the file of the Judicial First Class Magistrate, Manthani wherein the said complaint filed by the petitioner against the respondent/accused for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, was dismissed for default. Heard both sides. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that on 31.01.2011, there was boycott of Courts by the members of the Bar Association in Manthani and so, the petitioner could not contact his advocate and therefore, could not attend the Court and that his absence is neither wilful nor wanton. In view of the boycott of the Courts on 31.01.2011 by the members of the bar, it is considered that the petitioner’s absence may not be wilful or intentional and therefore, an opportunity can be given to have the matter disposed of on merits. In the circumstances, the impugned order dismissing the complaint for default is set aside and consequently C.C.No.488 of 2008 stands restored. The learned Magistrate is directed to dispose of the same, on merits, in accordance with law. The criminal revision case is accordingly disposed of. G.V.SEETHAPATHY,J Dt. 08.07.2011 lvl THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE G.V.SEETHAPATHY CRL.R.C.No. 531 of 2011 Dt. 08.07.2011