2025 (10) TMI 326 - SCH - Indian Laws

Pending revision against conviction under Section 138 NI Act to be decided within four months; interim protection continues

SC directed the HC to expeditiously dispose of the pending revision petition against conviction under Section 138 NI Act within four months from receipt ... Dishonour of Cheque - interim order already granted - revision petition of the appellant(s) challenging the conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is pending before the High Court - HELD THAT:- It will only be appropriate to request the High Court to dispose of the revision petition expeditiously, while continuing the interim order. The High Court is requested to dispose of the Crl. RC No.1636/2023 within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The interim order dated 30.08.2024 shall continue until the disposal of the said revision petition. Appeal disposed off. 'Leave granted.' Appellant's revision petition challenging conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is pending before the High Court. An interim order previously granted by this Court is continued. The Court directs the High Court to 'dispose of the Crl. RC No.1636/2023 within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order,' and states that 'The interim order dated 30.08.2024 shall continue until the disposal of the said revision petition.' Appeal disposed of on those terms, and any pending applications are also disposed of. The essential legal directive is an instruction for expedited adjudication of the revision petition while preserving the status quo by continuing the existing interim order; no further factual or evidentiary findings were made at this stage.