Accused Who Repeatedly Fails to Appear Before Court Cannot Claim Bail as an Automatic Right Under Negotiable Instruments Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has refused to interfere with the custody of Pradeep, who failed to appear before the Trial Court in a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The High Court held that an accused who repeatedly fails to appear before the Court cannot claim bail as a matter of right merely because the offence involved is bailable. Justice Rakesh Kainthla Decides the Petition…