There is delay of 111 days in filing the revision.

After hearing learned counsel for the applicant and having regard to the cause shown in the application, I am satisfied that the delay in filing the revision was neither intentional nor deliberate but on account of the circumstances set out in the application. The application is allowed. Delay in filing the revision is condoned.

Registry is directed to register and number the revision.

Criminal Revision No. /2004.

2. On a complaint filed by the respondent, under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, (hereinafter for short referred to as "the Act") in alleging that the cheque issued by the petitioner for a sum of Rs.25,000/-, in discharge of his debt liability, when presented before the Bank, stood dishonoured and despite making demand by giving a notice in writing by the drawee of the cheque within 15 days from the date of receipt of the information from the Bank that the `account closed, the cheque amount was not paid. The learned Magistrate after recording preliminary evidence took cognizance and issued process against the accused and the accused, after appearing, filed an application seeking dropping of the proceedings on t

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