Pradeep Vashist v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr

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12.11.2024 CRL.M.A. 33710/2024

¶1Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

¶2Application stands disposed of. CRL.REV.P. 1276/2024

¶1This petition has been filed assailing order dated 7th August 2024, passed by the ASJ (West), Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi. An appeal had been preferred against order on sentence dated 7th May 2024 before the ASJ in proceedings under Section 138 NI Act. An application had been filed against direction for deposit of 20% of the fine amount during the pendency of appeal and seeking suspension of sentence.

¶2Counsel for petitioner contends that petitioner has been wrongfully implicated and convicted in these proceedings as the amount had been paid only as a security cheque with signatures, and he is not a condition to This is a digitally signed order. deposit 20% of the fine amount, as directed.

¶3Without going into and expressing any view on the merits of the matter, this Court is not inclined to interfere with the impugned order.

¶4Counsel for petitioner states that they are willing to deposit Rs. 3 lakhs instead.

¶5Taking this submission in consideration, petitioner is permitted to deposit Rs. 3 lakhs instead of 20% of the fine amount

¶6Petition stands disposed of with these directions.

¶7Order be uploaded on the website of this Court. ANISH DAYAL, J NOVEMBER 12, 2024/sm/sc This is a digitally signed order.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.REV.P. 1276/2024 PRADEEP VASHIST .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Mukesh Yadav & Ms. Sangeet D., Advs. versus GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL