Interim suspension of sentence in cheque dishonour revision granted where arguable points warranted relief pending final hearing.

Interim relief was granted in a criminal revision arising from convictions under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, where the petitioners challenged the conviction on alleged infirmities, inconsistencies, and contradictions in the prosecution case. The Court noted that the revision disclosed arguable points and that final hearing was not likely in the near future, making suspension of the substantive sentence appropriate during pendency. It also granted exemption from surrender before the trial court, subject to conditions imposed by the Court.

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Issues: Whether the petitioners were entitled to suspension of the substantive sentence of imprisonment pending disposal of the criminal revision petition and to exemption from surrendering before the trial court.

Analysis: The conviction arose from offences under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioners relied on alleged infirmities, inconsistencies, and contradictions in the prosecution case. The Court noted that the revision raised arguable points and that the matter was not likely to be taken up for final hearing in the near future, which justified interim relief during pendency of the revision.

Conclusion: The petitioners were entitled to suspension of the substantive sentence of imprisonment and exemption from surrender, subject to the conditions imposed by the Court.

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