$~101, 102 and 103 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.REV.P.(NI) 234/2026 & CRL.M.A. 20078/2026, CRL.M.A. 20079/2026 VISHAL MISHRA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Jayesh Kain & Mr. Yogendra Kumar Verma, Advs. (Thr. VC) versus CATVISION LIMITED .....Respondent Through: Mr. Puneet Rai, Advocate (Thr. VC). 102 + CRL.REV.P.(NI) 235/2026 & CRL.M.A. 20080/2026, CRL.M.A. 20081/2026 VISHAL MISHRA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Jayesh Kain & Mr. Yogendra Kumar Verma, Advs. (Thr. VC) versus CATVISION LIMITED .....Respondent Through: Mr. Puneet Rai, Advocate (Thr. VC). 103 + CRL.REV.P.(NI) 236/2026 & CRL.M.A. 20083/2026, CRL.M.A. 20084/2026 VISHAL MISHRA .....Petitioner This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 14/07/2026 at 11:19:00 Through: Mr. Jayesh Kain & Mr. Yogendra Kumar Verma, Advs. (Thr. VC) versus CATVISION LIMITED .....Respondent Through: Mr. Puneet Rai, Advocate (Thr. VC). CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV O R D E R % 13.07.2026 1. The present petition has been filed challenging the common impugned order dated 10.06.2026 passed by the Appellate Court, whereby, it has issued a proclamation under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) against the petitioner. 2. The petitioner has been convicted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), by judgement dated 26.06.2025 and being aggrieved by the same, appeal has been preferred and the sentence has been suspended by the Appellate Court subject to the deposition of 20% of the compensation amount under Section 148 of the NI Act. The compensation awarded to the complainant/respondent was Rs. 18,00,000/-. 3. It is submitted that there were three complaints; however, it is submitted by the petitioner that the matter was settled against the total sum of Rs. 18,00,000/- and in furtherance of the settlement, the petitioner has paid a sum of Rs. 2,00,000/- to the respondent and has also returned the material supplied by the respondent. It is pointed out that the factum of the settlement was noted by the Appellate Court on 17.02.2026 and again on This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 14/07/2026 at 11:19:00 09.03.2026 when both the parties jointly informed the Court. The petitioner, however, contends that on account of some unavoidable circumstances which is serious medical condition of his father, who was suffering with heart disease, the timely steps could not be taken regarding further payment of the settlement amount and timely reporting of the compliance before the Appellate Court. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there were some mistakes committed by the petitioner. He, however, submits that his non- appearance was bona fide and, therefore, the same be condoned in the interest of justice. 5. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent contends that despite the settlement against the lesser amount, the settlement amount has not been paid, therefore, the impugned order passed by the Appellate Court is fully justifiable. 6. The Court bears in mind the fact that the settlement has been arrived at between the parties and the factum of payment of Rs. 2 lakhs remains undisputed. 7. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that if the petitioner is allowed for some further time, he would honour the terms of the settlement. 8. Bearing in mind the aforesaid aspects and the fact that the petitioner’s father was suffering with heart disease, the Court finds that one opportunity can be granted to the petitioner to honour the settlement. 9. As to how much the remaining amount will have to be paid and what other terms and conditions are required to be imposed, all those aspects can be considered by the Appellate Court, where, the appeals are pending. The undertaking of learned counsel for the petitioner is placed on record that the This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 14/07/2026 at 11:19:00 petitioner shall appear physically before the Appellate Court on all subsequent dates. 10. In order to secure the physical presence of the petitioner, the Appellate Court shall also be at liberty to impose appropriate conditions. 11. Hence, the common impugned order dated 10.06.2026 regarding the invocation of Section 84 of the BNSS against the petitioner stands set aside. 12. The parties shall appear on the date already fixed before the Appellate Court, and the Appellate Court shall take up the matter for further consideration. 13. With the aforesaid observations, the petitions, along with pending applications, stand disposed of. 14. Dasti. PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J JULY 13, 2026 aks This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 14/07/2026 at 11:19:00