Case Summary
Mr. Vinod P.V is suing Mrs. Charlotte Shine for damages due to false allegations and intimidation at their workplace. The case involves issues of defamation and emotional distress caused by the defendant's actions.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Rs.5,00,000 with interest at 9% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree.
Case Type
Civil Suit
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaint averments stood proved based on the unrebutted evidence presented.
The plaint averments stood proved based on the unrebutted evidence presented.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, suit is decreed as follows: A) The plaintiff is entitled to realise an amount of Rs.5,00,000 together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree, and thereafter @ 6% per annum from the date of decree till entire realization in full from the defendant and her assets.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Mr. Vinod P.V (36 years)
Puthenpurayil House, Perumpilly P.O, Mulanthuruthy 682 314
Defendants
Mrs. Charlotte Shine (47 years)
Nest House, Irattakkulangara Road, Pachalam, Ernakulam District 682 012
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Damages
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff entitled to a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- for damages, pain and suffering.
Evidence:
The plaintiff is entitled to realise an amount of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five lakhs only) together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of suit till the date of decree.
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Plaintiff entitled to costs of the suit from the defendant.
Evidence:
The plaintiff is also entitled to get the costs of the suit from the defendant.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Letter
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Issued by the Regional Labour Commissioner regarding a complaint against the plaintiff.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Reply letter
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of the reply letter related to the above complaint.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
CCTV Footage
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Pendrive containing CCTV footage relevant to the case.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certificate under Section 65B of the Evidence Act related to the CCTV footage.
Reference:
Ext.A3(a)
Document Type:
Manuscript
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Manuscript of the pendrive containing footage recording.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Discharge Summary
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of the discharge summary issued by City Hospital, Ernakulam.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type:
FIR
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of FIR No. 1427 issued by Ernakulam Central Police Station.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type:
Final report
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the final report in FIR No. 1427/2018.
Reference:
Ext.A7
Document Type:
FIR
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of FIR No.1516 issued by Ernakulam Central Police Station.
Reference:
Ext.A8
Document Type:
Final report
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the final report in Crime No. 1516/2018.
Reference:
Ext.A9
Document Type:
Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certificate under Section 65B of the Evidence Act.
Reference:
Ext.A10
Document Type:
Certificate
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Additional certificate under Section 65B of the Evidence Act.
Reference:
Ext.A10(a)
Document Type:
Proceedings
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of the proceedings of the internal complaints committee.
Reference:
Ext.A11
Document Type:
Complaint
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Certified copy of the complaint filed by the defendant before JFCM, Ernakulam.
Reference:
Ext.A12
Document Type:
Legal Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Office copy of the lawyer's notice demanding payment.
Reference:
Ext.A13
Document Type:
Postal receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Postal receipt related to the legal notice.
Reference:
Ext.A13(a)
Document Type:
Acknowledgment card
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Postal acknowledgment card related to the legal notice.
Reference:
Ext.A13(b)