Order 24/03/2025

1. The petitioner happens to be the accused of a prosecution under Section 138 of NI Act. He failed to remain present on the given date of the learned trial Court, therefore, his bail bonds were forfeited and he was declared absconder vide order dated 04.12.2024.

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 (Downloaded on 25/03/2025 at 09:42:50 PM) [2025:RJ-JD:15498] (2 of 2) [CRLMP-1237/2025] 21.04.2025 and to move a regular bail application, upon moving a bail application, he shall be released on the very same day on the amount of surety and bond as learned Magistrate deems it appropriate.

4. For the inconvenience caused from his act, he is directed to pay Rs.3,000/- as cost to the complainant Pushpendra Sundesha.

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

(FARJAND ALI),J 60-chhavi/-

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