IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 233 The Haryana Co Through its Secretary Sh. R.S. Attri Nafe Singh CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Ms. for the applicant. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The present application has been preferred under Section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 appeal against the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate 04.12.2018/30.08.2024 Instruments Act, 1881 2. The complaint (supra) was filed on the ground of dishonor of cheque of Rs.7, record, the learned trial Court acquitted the respondent(s) vide judgment dated 04.11.2024 3. It is noticed that the instant application pertains to the year 2024, however, no one has hence, it is deemed expedient Ms. Kadambari Bhan, Advocate, PH IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-A-1633 Date of decision: The Haryana Co-operative Non-agricultural Thrift and Credit Through its Secretary Sh. R.S. Attri VERSUS HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ . Kadambari Bhan, Advocate as Legal Aid Counsel, for the applicant. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The present application has been preferred under Section Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 the judgment of acquittal dated Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jind stemming out from 04.12.2018/30.08.2024 filed under Section Instruments Act, 1881. The complaint (supra) was filed on the ground of dishonor of Rs.7,90,000/-. After assessing all the material available on the record, the learned trial Court acquitted the respondent(s) vide judgment 04.11.2024. It is noticed that the instant application pertains to the year however, no one has entered appearance on behalf of the applicant hence, it is deemed expedient to nominate a Legal Aid Counsel. Ms. Kadambari Bhan, Advocate, PH-5566-2025, IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 1633-2024 (O&M) Date of decision: 12.11.2025 agricultural Thrift and Credit Society Ltd. ...Applicant ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ as Legal Aid Counsel, The present application has been preferred under Section 419(4) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 seeking grant of leave to judgment of acquittal dated 04.11.2024 passed by the stemming out from complaint dated 138 of the Negotiable The complaint (supra) was filed on the ground of dishonor of After assessing all the material available on the record, the learned trial Court acquitted the respondent(s) vide judgment It is noticed that the instant application pertains to the year ce on behalf of the applicant, to nominate a Legal Aid Counsel. 2025, who is present in the SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2025.11.13 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 233 CRM-A-1633 Court, is appointed as the Legal Aid Counsel to represent the c of applicant to arrive at a decision. passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gnanasekaran Etc., 2025(3) RCR (Criminal) 208, a remedy before the 4. In view of the judgment rendered by the Apex Court in Celestium Financial (supra) is remanded to the learned Sessions Judge, same as an appeal filed unde Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and entrust the same to appropriate Court for its disposal on merits. 5. The Registry is directed to send the complete paper the record of the case to the learned Sessions Judge, 6. Disposed of accordingly. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. 7. A copy of this order be sent to the High Court Legal Service Committee for information and necessary action. 12.11.2025 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 1633-2024 (O&M) Court, is appointed as the Legal Aid Counsel to represent the c to arrive at a decision. She submits passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in M/s. Celestium Financial vs. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., 2025(3) RCR (Criminal) 208, dy before the Court of Sessions. In view of the judgment rendered by the Apex Court in Celestium Financial (supra), the present application seeking leave to appeal to the learned Sessions Judge, Jind same as an appeal filed under Section 413 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and entrust the same to appropriate Court for its disposal on merits. The Registry is directed to send the complete paper the record of the case to the learned Sessions Judge, Disposed of accordingly. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. A copy of this order be sent to the High Court Legal Service Committee for information and necessary action. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No -2 Court, is appointed as the Legal Aid Counsel to represent the case on behalf She submits that in view of the judgment M/s. Celestium Financial vs. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., 2025(3) RCR (Criminal) 208, the applicant would have In view of the judgment rendered by the Apex Court in , the present application seeking leave to appeal Jind with a direction to treat the r Section 413 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and entrust the same to appropriate Court for its The Registry is directed to send the complete paper-book and the record of the case to the learned Sessions Judge, Jind forthwith. Disposed of accordingly. Pending miscellaneous applications, if A copy of this order be sent to the High Court Legal Service Committee for information and necessary action. (VINOD S. BHARDWAJ) JUDGE SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2025.11.13 17:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document