S.489-F and S. 497 ---Dishonestly issuing a cheque-

---S. 497---Penal Code (XLV of 1860), S.489-F---Dishonestly issuing a cheque---Bail, grant of---Accused had given cheques to the complainant in settlement of some amount that he had taken from the complainant in the past, which were dishonoured---Bail applications of accused were refused by both the courts below---Validity---Section 489-F, P.P.C, provided three different punishments, namely imprisonment which may extend to three years, or fine or both---Law had to be stretched in favour of the accused and beneficial interpretation had to be made in his favour---Offence with which accused was charged did not fall within the prohibitory clause of section 497 Cr.P.C---Accused  had  no  criminal  history  and  no  F.I.R.  had  been  registered  against  him in the past---No exceptional circumstances existed to deny bail to the accused---Bail petition of accused was allowed  and  he  was  granted  bail.