ORDER

1. This application under section 482 of Cr.P.C. has been filed against order dated 9.3.2024 passed by Third Additional Sessions Judge, Umaria in Criminal Revision No.13/2024 by which Revision filed against order dated 17.1.2024 passed by JMFC Umaria in SC NIA No.48/2021 has been dismissed and order passed the trial Court under Section 143-A of Negotiable Instruments Act by which applicant has been directed to pay 8% of cheque amount by way of interim compensation has been affirmed.

2. The counsel for applicant started his arguments by submitting that the Lawyer, who has been provided by the Legal Aid Services Authority, is not legally competent and because of his incompetency, applicant is suffering.

3. It is submitted by counsel for applicant that complainant has lodged a complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act on the allegations that after his retirement he had received Rs.22 Lakhs by way of retiral benefits and applicant was aware of the same. The complainant and applicant were good friends and accordingly, on the pretext that applicant is in dire need of money to run his business otherwise he would commit suicide, emotionally blackmailed the complainant a