Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 256–Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Acquittal on the ground of absence of complainant–Examination in chief had already been completed–Case was not fixed for cross-examination of defence witness–Presence of complainant was not
necessary–Complainant aged of 76 years–He kept his presence on each of the previous date–Held, acquittal of accused was not justified.
