1. ' This petition is directed against the order dated 16-9-1997 passed by a learned Single Judge of the Lahore High Court, Lahore in Criminal Revision No,84 of 1997 whereby he upheld the order dated 23- 8-1995 passed by the learned Magistrate 1st Class (Judicial), Kasur whereby the respondent was acquitted on the ground that there was not an iota of evidence on the record to saddle the respondent with any criminal liability. Delay is sought to be condoned on the ground that the petitioner remained confined to bed with effect from 4th November, 1997 under the treatment of Dr. Sajjad Mehmood, who recommended him rest and treatment for 12-days. Be that as it may, there is nothing on record that the petitioner was unable to engage counsel for filing a petition which he could have done through his next friend. The petition is dismissed being barred by time.