K.V. Sankaranarayanan, J. - C.C. No. 190/96 on the file of the Munsiff Magistrate south, Paravoor is a case instituted on a complaint by the 2nd respondent alleging an offence under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act. The petitioner had entered appearance and had been released on bail in February, 1997 itself. The complainant was examined as P.W.1 as early as on 193-1998. On that day, she prayed for time for cross-examination of the witness. The prayer was granted on condition that she will pay a cost of Rs. 150/-. Thereafter, the case underwent a number of adjournments all at the instance of the petitioner/accused person. The petitioner filed Crl. M.P. No. 3316/98 praying for an opportunity to cross examine the complainant. When it came up on 22-10-1998, the-junior Counsel expressed inability to cross-examine the complainant. It appears that the senior Counsel was not present. So noting this, the learned Magistrate dismissed the application. Thereafter, the case has been adjourned a number of times. It is seen from the last of the orders that the case was taken for orders and is now being adjourned as she did not appear later and a warrant has also been issued against he