IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA 231-1 Avon Ispat & Power Limited M/s S.I.J. Chains Limited and others CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE Present :- Ms. VINOD S. BHARDWAJ The of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter ‘CR.P.C.’) seeking grant of leave to appeal passed by the learned out from complaint CRL No.943 dated 30.10.2013 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 2. It is noticed that the instant application pertains to the year 2018, however, no one has entered appearan hence, it is deemed expedient Advocate, PH-9846 Legal Aid Counsel to represent the case on behalf of decision. She has gone through the case file and submits that the present application has been filed against the judgment of acquittal dated passed by the No.943 dated 30.10.2013 Instruments Act, 1881. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRM-A-10881 Date of decision: Avon Ispat & Power Limited VERSUS Chains Limited and others HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ s. Kritika as Legal Aid Counsel, for the applicant. ***** VINOD S. BHARDWAJ, J. (Oral) The present application has been preferred under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter ‘CR.P.C.’) seeking grant of leave to appeal against the judgment of acquittal passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate First complaint CRL No.943 dated 30.10.2013 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. It is noticed that the instant application pertains to the year however, no one has entered appearance on behalf hence, it is deemed expedient to nominate a Legal Aid Counsel. 9846-2025, who is present in the Court, is appointed as the Legal Aid Counsel to represent the case on behalf of has gone through the case file and submits that the present application has been filed against the judgment of acquittal dated Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, No.943 dated 30.10.2013 filed under Section Instruments Act, 1881. She fairly submits that in view of the judgment IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 10881-MA-2018 (O&M) Date of decision: 19.11.2025 ...Applicant ...Respondent VINOD S. BHARDWAJ as Legal Aid Counsel, for the applicant. present application has been preferred under Section 378(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter ‘CR.P.C.’) seeking judgment of acquittal dated 25.04.2018 Judicial Magistrate First Class, Ludhiana stemming complaint CRL No.943 dated 30.10.2013 filed under Section 138 It is noticed that the instant application pertains to the year ce on behalf of the applicant, to nominate a Legal Aid Counsel. Ms. Kritika, who is present in the Court, is appointed as the Legal Aid Counsel to represent the case on behalf of applicant to arrive at a has gone through the case file and submits that the present application has been filed against the judgment of acquittal dated 25.04.2018 Class, Ludhiana, in case CRL ction 138 of the Negotiable fairly submits that in view of the judgment SUMIT SINGH GUSAIN 2025.11.26 18:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 231-1 CRM-A-10881 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Gnanasekaran Etc., 2025(3) RCR (Criminal) 208 a remedy before the Court of Sessions. 3. The complaint (supra) was filed on th cheque bearing No.004006 of Rs.4,98,639/ available on the record, the learned trial Court acquitted the respondent(s) vide judgment dated 4. In view of the judgment rendered by the Apex Court in Celestium Financial (supra) is remanded to the learned Sessions Judge, treat the same as an appeal file Section 413 of the 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 t 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. 19.11.2025 Sumit Gusain Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 10881-MA-2018(O&M) passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in M/s. Celestium Financial vs. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., 2025(3) RCR (Criminal) 208 before the Court of Sessions. The complaint (supra) was filed on th bearing No.004006 of Rs.4,98,639/-. After assessing all the material available on the record, the learned trial Court acquitted the respondent(s) nt dated 25.04.2018. n 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, Ludhiana treat the same as an appeal filed under Section 372 of the Cr.P.C. Section 413 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023) 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 M/s. Celestium Financial vs. A. Gnanasekaran Etc., 2025(3) RCR (Criminal) 208, the applicant would have The complaint (supra) was filed on the ground of dishonour of After assessing all the material available on the record, the learned trial Court acquitted the respondent(s) n view of the judgment rendered by the Apex Court in , the present application seeking leave to appeal Ludhiana with a direction to d under Section 372 of the Cr.P.C. (now 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-book and o the learned Sessions Judge, Ludhiana 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 2025.11.26 18:31 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document