ORDER : 1. Leave granted. 2. We have heard the learned counsels for the parties. 3. By the impugned order the proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 has been quashed without issuing any notice to the complainant-respondent before the High Court i.e. the appellant before us. 4. On the aforesaid short ground, we set aside the order of the High Court and request the High Court to decide the matter on merits after hearing the parties. The appeals are accordingly allowed.