A. Raman, J. - This revision is directed against the order passed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Chengalpattu in Crl. Revision petition No. 12 of 1997, on 21-1-1998.

2. The father of the respondent filed a criminal complaint under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, against the petitioner herein as the accused. The complaint is to the effect that the petitioner herein in discharge of his existing liability handed over a postdated cheque which on presentation was dishonoured on the ground that payment was stopped, During the pendency of the complaint, the complainant died leaving behind him his daughter who filed an application be fore the Judicial Magistrate No. 2, Kancheepuram under section 256 (2) of Cr. P.C., praying that she may be permitted to proceed with the complaint and represent the complainant till the disposal of the case, The said petition was dismissed by the Judicial Magistrate, whereupon the daughter of the complainant preferred a Revision petition No. 12 of 1997. The Revision was accepted by the learned principal Sessions Judge, Chengalpattu and therefore, aggrieved by the said decision the accused has preferred this Revision.

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