Manoj Kumar v. State Of Haryana And Another

CRM-M-40870-2021 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH *** CRM-M-40870-2021 Date of Decision: 30.9.2021 Manoj Kumar Petitioner

Versus

State of Haryana and another Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AVNEESH JHINGAN

Present:

Mr. D.P.S. Joura, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Dimple Jain, Assistant Advocate General, Haryana. **** AVNEESH JHINGAN, J (Oral):

Due to COVID-19 situation, the Court is convened through video conference.

This petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. is filed seeking quashing of order dated 16th February, 2021 passed by the Additional Sessions Judge, Hisar passed in CRA/454/2017, whereby arrest warrant of the petitioner has been issued.

The petitioner was convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. He was granted bail subject to depositing 20% of the compensation amount. In spite of conviction of 2017, only Rs.10,000/- was deposited out of 20% as ordered by Court. Learned counsel for the petitioner after arguing at some length, submits that petitioner would deposit the balance amount of PANKAJ BAWEJA 2021.09.30 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh

CRM-M-40870-2021 -220% immediately and approach the Appellate Court with a request for referring the matter to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre, as there are fair chances of settlement.

The petition is disposed of with liberty as prayed for. There is no doubt that if the petitioner would approach the Appellate Court after depositing balance amount of 20%, his request for referring the matter to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre would be considered in accordance with law.

[AVNEESH JHINGAN] JUDGE 30th September, 2021
 

1. Whether speaking/ reasoned :

Yes /No

2. Whether reportable :

Yes /No PANKAJ BAWEJA 2021.09.30 14:55 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document High Court, Chandigarh