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S.T.23/2023

Case between Joy Mathew vs Saji @ Williams regarding U/s 138, 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Court
COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF THE FIRST CLASS-III, KANJIRAPPALLY
Judge
Smitha Susan Mathew
Order Date
2025-10-23
Duration
Case Code No.
23
Case Closed

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

Joy Mathew is the complainant and Saji @ Williams is the accused in this case regarding an offence under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complainant was absent and did not provide evidence, leading to the acquittal of the accused.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The accused is acquitted due to the absence of the complainant and lack of evidence.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The accused is acquitted due to the absence of the complainant and lack of evidence.
Key Reasoning:
Why Defendant Won:
Supporting Evidence

Judgment Evidence:

Complainant absent. No representation. Accused represented. Complainant is not ready to adduce evidence though several chances are given. Hence accused is acquitted under Section 256(1) CrPC.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
Joy Mathew
Party Age
44
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Saji @ Williams
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Complainant
Advocate Name
Jolly James
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Justin David
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Granted
Description:
Accused is acquitted under Section 256(1) CrPC.
Evidence:
Hence accused is acquitted under Section 256(1) CrPC.

Documents & Evidence

Case Classification

Case Type
Criminal Case
Category
Other Civil Cases
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kanjirappally
Common Reasons
Case Code
S.T.
Case Code Year
2023

Case Flags

Cheque-Related Case
Nature of Cheque Case
Cheque Dishonour under Section 138 N.I. Act

Quick Facts

Location
Kanjirappally
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kanjirappally
Case Filed
Case Closed
From
Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Fri, 10/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
75%

Involved Entities

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