served upon was neither willful nor deliberate served upon him. As such, he was not evading his arrest and his absence either willful nor deliberate. Further that notice/warrant was ever As such, he was not evading his arrest and his absence . Further that PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.25 19:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. 3. 4. Heard. 5. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.25 19:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. 9. Considering the fact that absence of the petitioner was not wilful or deliberate and his readiness and willingness to surrender and join the proceedings, in case one opportunity is granted to the petitioner, no prejudice shall be caused to any of the parties, rather his joining the proceedings would help in expediting the trial. This Court in light of the judgment referred to above being applicable to the instant case, finds that PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.25 19:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment. the ends of justice would be adequately met if the present petition is allowed. 10. In view of the afore-mentioned judgments and the facts and circumstances of the case, the impugned order dated 20.04.2023, Annexure P-3, is set aside. 11. Rs.15,000/- 12. The petition is disposed of. 13. Before parting with this order, it is made abundantly clear that in case the petitioner does not adhere to the aforesaid, the present petition shall be deemed to have been dismissed without any reference to this Court. PARVEEN KUMAR 2026.03.25 19:47 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.