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S.T.137/2020

Case between HDFC Bank Ltd vs Jobin Joyce regarding U/s.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Court
COURT OF JUDICIAL FIRST CLASS MAGISTRATE-V, KOTTAYAM
Judge
Smt. Indu P Raj
Order Date
2025-11-19
Duration
Case Code No.
137
Case Closed

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

HDFC Bank Ltd is the complainant represented by Shemeer J. The accused Jobin Joyce was charged under U/s.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court ordered the acquittal of the accused due to the absence of the complainant.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The court acquitted the accused Jobin Joyce under section 256 Cr.PC as the complainant was repeatedly absent.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The court acquitted the accused Jobin Joyce under section 256 Cr.PC as the complainant was repeatedly absent.
Key Reasoning:
The complainant's absence led to the dismissal of the case.
Why Defendant Won:
The complainant's absence led to the dismissal of the case.
Supporting Evidence
The complainant is repeatedly absent. Hence complaint is dismissed under section 256 Cr.PC.

Judgment Evidence:

The court ordered acquittal u/s.256 Cr.PC due to the absence of the complainant.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
HDFC Bank Ltd
Relation
Represented by
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Jobin Joyce
Party Age
35
Relation
W/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
T R Sathyan
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
K Vinod
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Rejected
Description:
Complaint dismissed due to the complainant's repeated absence.
Evidence:
Complainant Absent. No representation. No application. Accused represented. Complainant is repeatedly absent. Hence complaint is dismissed under section 256 Cr.PC.

Documents & Evidence

Case Classification

Case Type
Criminal Case
Category
Cheque Bounce Cases
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Kottayam
Common Reasons
Cheque dishonour
Case Code
S.T.
Case Code Year
2020

Case Flags

Cheque-Related Case
Nature of Cheque Case
Cheque Dishonour

Quick Facts

Location
Kottayam
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Kottayam
Case Filed
Case Closed
From
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
70%

Involved Entities

Bank

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