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CRL.M.A. 12101/2026 (exemption)

Exemption granted, subject to just exceptions.

The application stands disposed-of.

CRL.REV.P.(NI) 135/2026

By way of the present revision petition filed under sections 438/442 read with section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the petitioner (accused) impugns judgment of conviction dated 07.08.2024 and sentencing order dated 31.08.2024 passed by the learned Judicial Magistrate First Class (NI Act) Digital Court, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi in CC NI Act No.308/2021; and judgment dated 17.03.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-04, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi in Criminal Appeal No.192/2024.

By way of judgment of conviction dated 07.08.2024, the petitioner was convicted for the offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (‘NI Act’); and by sentencing order dated 31.08.2024, he was sentenced to simple imprisonment of 10 months alongwith fine of Rs.2,75,000/- to be paid as compensation to the respondent (complainant) within 45 days, with a default simple imprisonment of 02 months.

Vide judgment dated 17.03.2026, the learned Sessions Court has upheld ju