Judgment KS. Kumaran, J. 1. Heard counsel for the petitioner and the State. 2. This order Will dispose of Cr1. Misc. Nos.35254 M of 1999, Cr1. Misc. No.35256 M of 1999, Cr1. Misc. No.35258 M of 1999, Cr1 Misc. No.35260m of 1999. Cr1. Misc. No.35262 M of 1999, Cr1. Misc. No.35264 M of 1999, Cr1. Misc. No.35266 M of 1999, Cr1. Misc No.35268 M of 1999, Cr1. Misc. No.35270m of 1999, Cr1. Misc No.35272 M of of 1999, Cri. Misc. No.35274 M of 1999, Misc. No.35276 M of 1999 and Cr1. Misc No.35 278 M of 1999. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner contends that against the conviction and sentence passed under Sec.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the petitioner has preferred thirteen appeals, which are pending before the learned Additional Sessions Judge Ludhiana, and has been appearing on all the dates of hearing except on one date i. e.6.10 1999. The learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner has also filed an application for exemption from appearance along with Medical Certificate but the learned Additional Sessions Judge, without passing any order on the application ordered the Doctor to be summoned, had cancelled the bail bonds of the petitioner, and issued non-bailable warrants against the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the petitioner, therefore, be granted bail in anticipation of arrest. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner points out that the appeals are how fixed probably in the month of March, though he is not sure about the date or the month. In the circumstances of the case, the petitioner could have immediately moved an application before concerned Additional Sessions Judge himself, for recalling the warrant of arrest by pointing out the factors now put forward by him before this court, but has not done so; He has approached this court under Sec.438 Cr. P. C. for the grant of bail in anticipation of arrest. 5. In these circumstances, I am of the view that instead of granting bail, the concerned Sessions Judge, can be directed to dispose of the appeals before 31-3-2000. If the appeals have been adjourned beyond 31-3-2000, the Court shall after notice to all the concerned parties advance the date of hearing and dispose of the appeals before 31-3-2000. These petitions are disposed of accordingly. 6. If the appeals have been adjourned beyond 31-3-2000, the Court shall after notice to all the concerned parties advance the date of hearing and dispose of the appeals before 31-3-2000. These petitions are disposed of accordingly. 6. Copy of this order be sent to the concerned Additional Sessions Judge Ludhiana, before whom the appeals are pending. Petition disposed of accordingly.