Order 21/03/2025

1. The petitioner happens to be the accused of a prosecution under Section 138 of NI Act. He was failed to appear before the trial Court and therefore, his bail bonds were forfeited. On 31.01.2025 he was declared absconded.

2. It is contended that on the date fixed for hearing, he was out of town and had intimated his counsel to move an application for exemption and which was moved by his counsel, but the same was rejected by learned trial court. He is ready and willing to face the course of trial.

3. Looking to his bona fides, one more opportunity is given. He is directed to appear before learned trial court on or before 30.04.2025 and to move a regular bail application. Upon moving a bail application, he shall be released on the very same day on the (Downloaded on 24/03/2025 at 09:48:39 PM) [2025:RJ-JD:15359] (2 of 2) [CRLMP-1926/2025] amount of surety and bond as learned Magistrate deems it appropriate.

4. For the inconvenience caused from his act, the petitioner is directed to pay Rs.3,000/- as cost to the complainant Kanaram S/o Shri Sonaji.

5. Accordingly, the instant petition and stay petition are disposed of.

(FARJAND ALI),J 212-Ashutosh/-

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