Shrimant Malojiraje Sahakari Bank Ltd v. Vikram Virsen Kadam And ANR

12.ALP.154,155,156 & 153-14-GR.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION [ALP] NO.154 OF 2014 Shrimant Malojiraje Sahakari Bank Ltd. Phaltan ..Applicant

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Shri Vikram Virsen Kadam and another.

..Respondents WITH CRIMINAL APPLICATION [ALP] NO.155 OF 2014 WITH CRIMINAL APPLICATION [ALP] NO.156 OF 2014 WITH CRIMINAL APPLICATION [ALP] NO.153 OF 2014 ....

Mr. V.S. Talkute, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr. A.R. Patil, APP, for the Respondent - State. ....

CORAM : A. R. JOSHI, J.

DATE : 10th JUNE, 2015 P.C.

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In all the four matters, notice to respondent No.1 who is same in all the four matters, is already served and office note shows to that effect. These are the applications for leave to file appeal challenging the acquittal of the respondent in the matter of offence punishable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act. Though the respondent is served, none 1 / 2

12.ALP.154,155,156 & 153-14-GR.doc present for him. As such, after hearing the learned Counsel for the applicant in all the matters, all the applications are allowed. Leave is granted to file appeal challenging acquittal of the respondent. All the appeals are also admitted. Process under Section 390 of Cr.P.C. be initiated with directions to the trial Court to release the respondent in each matter on bail in the sum of Rs.500/- each.

( A. R. JOSHI, J.) Deshmane (PS) 2 / 2