Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 446–Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Prayer of the petitioner that when summons were previously issued, he was in Thailand to earn his livelihood–Upon return to India, his son met with an accident–He was not in touch with his counsel for an extended period and was thus unaware of the proceedings–Held, order of directing the forfeiture of the bail bonds of petitioner-accused and initiating the proceedings against his surety u/s. 446 is set aside.
