Conviction in cheque bounce case -- Reduction of sentence -- Sentenced to R.I. for one year, fine of Rs.5,000/- and in case default sentence of one month -- Conduct of the petitioner is extremely disturbing, firstly, did not appear at the time the Appeal was pending before the ASJ and was declared a proclaimed offender and was released on interim bail -- Petitioner continued as such for a period of approximately three years -- When the matter came up for hearing before High Court, an assurance was given that he would surrender and file a revision petition, however the petitioner was untraceable -- No mitigating circumstances for reducing his sentence.

(P&H HC) Decided on: 21.07.2022