1 2025:CGHC:57246 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRMP No. 2596 of 2024 Devmani Chakradhari S/o Ramlal Chakradhari, Aged About 29 Years R/o Andhiyari Path Akaltara, P.S.-Akaltara, District - Janjgir-Chamapa (C.G.) ... Petitioner(s) versus Labhi Yadav W/o Ravi Chakradhari, Aged About 29 Years R/o Andhiyari Path Akaltara, P.S.-Akaltara, District- Janjgir-Champa (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Petitioner : Mr. Akash Deep Sharma, Advocate, on behalf of Mr. Anish Tiwari, Advocate For Respondent : None Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal Order On Board 25/11/2025 1. The application under Section 419(4) of BNSS has been filed seeking for grant of leave to appeal against the judgment of acquittal dated 27.06.2024 passed by the Sessions Judge, District Janjgir-Champa (CG) in Criminal Appeal No.02/2024 whereby the appeal preferred by the accused/respondent against the judgment dated 25.11.2023 passed by the JMFC, Akaltara, District Janjgir- Champa in Criminal Case No.529/2017 has been allowed and the BHOLA NATH KHATAI Digitally signed by BHOLA NATH KHATAI Date: 2025.11.26 11:22:53 +0530 2 respondent Labhi Yadav has been acquitted of the offence under Section 138 of N.I. Act. 2. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is of the opinion that arguable points have been raised by the petitioner for grant of leave to appeal. 3. Accordingly, the application seeking leave to appeal is allowed. Leave as prayed for is granted. 4. Let this CRMP now be registered as an Acquittal Appeal. 5. After registration as an Acquittal Appeal, let notice be issued to the respondent, on payment of PF within 7 working days. 6. List the case after 4 weeks. Sd/- (Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal) JUDGE Khatai