Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 374 [Corresponding Sec. 415 of BNSS, 2023]–Appellate Court dismissed the appeal against conviction for non-prosecution and without giving any proper opportunity of hearing–Order was passed in a mechanical and cursory manner and without application of mind as no reason or findings have been given in the impugned order–Impugned order is against the principles of natural justice–Set aside and matter remanded back for deciding afresh.
