SUKHOMOY PAL DAS Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Since the subject matter of challenge in both the aforesaid criminal revisions are the orders passed by the Appellate Court dismissing criminal appeals for default and in both the said criminal revisions a common question of law is involved for decision as to whether a criminal appeal can be dismissed for default, the same are taken up for hearing together. It appears from the impugned judgement that both the criminal appeals arising out of an order of conviction under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act were dismissed with cost with a finding that the appellant was absent on previous date without any steps and has lost interest in the case.

(2.) Heard the learned Counsels appearing on behalf of the parties.