JUDGMENT 1. - This application for suspension of sentence under Section 397/401 Cr.P.C. has been filed on behalf of petitioner Madan Lal who has been convicted by the learned Additional Sessions Judge . (Fast Track) Behror (Alwar) in Criminal Appeal No. 61/2005 (50/2004) for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 and sentenced to simple imprisonment for one year and a fine of Rs. 7,30,000/-, in default of payment to further undergo, simple imprisonment for three months. 2. I have heard learned counsel for the parties and the Learned Public Prosecutor for the State and have perused the order as well as the authority cited by the learned counsel for the petitioner in the case of Jitesh Kumawat v. Ashok Kumar & Anr., 2006 WLC (Raj.) UC 406 wherein it has been held that the learned Magistrate who tried the case could not have imposed fine exceeding Rs. 5,000/-. 3. Considering the submissions made at the bar, the law point involved in the case, the short period of sentence and all other facts and circumstances of the case, I deem it just and proper to suspend the sentence of the petitioner. 4. In the result, this application for suspension of sentence under Section 397/401 Cr.P.C. is allowed and it is directed that the sentence awarded to petitioner Madan Lal S/o Guljari Lal shall remain suspended during the pendency of his criminal revision provided he furnishes a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 20,000/- together with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial Court for his appearance before this Court on 21.8.2006 and thereafter on all less of hearing unless otherwise directed.Application allowed. *******