(1.) The petitioners have challenged the summoning order dated 24th February, 2011 passed by the learned Metropolitan Magistrate in a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
(2.) Vide ex parte order dated 17th August, 2011, the notice of this petition was issued to the respondents and the proceedings before the learned Metropolitan Magistrate were stayed. The interim order is continuing till date and the proceedings before the learned Metropolitan Magistrate are stayed for last more than two years.
(3.) The brief relevant facts relating to this case are as under:-