RAGHUBIR LAHIRI Vs. UTTAM BHATTACHARJEE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The subject matter of challenge in this criminal revision is an ex parte order of dismissal of a criminal appeal against an order of conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

(2.) Heard the Learned Counsels appearing on behalf of the parties. Perused the impugned order and other materials on record.

(3.) It appears from the impugned order on the date fixed for hearing of the appeal neither the appellant nor his lawyer was present in Court. When the Appellate Court took up the appeal for hearing and dismissed the same on the following findings;