Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), Section 138 -- Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860), Section 174-A - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), Section 82 - Cheque bouncing - Proclaimed person - FIR lodged under section 174A -- Non-appearance of the petitioner before learned trial Court is justified for the reason that he was not served at the given address - After passing of the impugned order the petitioner has been granted anticipatory bail - Matter has also been compromised and complaint has been withdrawn - Continuation of criminal proceedings against the petitioner under Section 174-A IPC would amount to abuse of process of law.