O R D E R

Both these criminal revision petitions have been filed challenging the conviction and sentence in a prosecution under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (for short, 'the N.I.Act').

2. The petitioner is the accused and the respondent No.2 is the complainant. The petitioner was convicted and sentenced in both cases under Section 138 of the N.I.Act. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner does not challenge the conviction and sentence. It is further submitted that the petitioner may be granted twelve months' time to suffer the imprisonment till the rising of the court and to deposit the fine amount.

3. Having heard both sides and taking into account the entire facts and circumstances of the case, while confirming the conviction and sentence, the petitioner is granted ten months'

time to appear before the trial court to receive the imprisonment till the rising of the court and to deposit the fine amount in both cases.

The criminal revision petitions are disposed of as above.