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ST 40/2022

Case between N.M Lalasan vs Manuel George regarding offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Court
COURT OF JUDICIAL FIRST CLASS MAGISTRATE-IV
Judge
Smt. Jyothi Babu R.
Order Date
2025-10-08
Duration
approximately-3 years 2 months
Case Code No.
40
Case Closed
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

N.M Lalasan filed a complaint against Manuel George alleging an offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complainant was present, but was not ready to provide evidence, leading to the acquittal of the accused.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The court acquitted the accused due to the complainant's failure to provide evidence.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The court acquitted the accused due to the complainant's failure to provide evidence.
Key Reasoning:
The complainant was not ready to provide evidence.
Why Defendant Won:
Not available
Supporting Evidence
The complainant was not ready to provide evidence.

Judgment Evidence:

Hence accused is acquitted under Section 256 Cr.PC.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
N.M Lalasan
Party Age
64
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Manuel George
Party Age
70
Relation
S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Adv. Shebin.K.Cyriac
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Adv. C.S.Bissimon
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Granted
Description:
Accused is acquitted
Evidence:
Hence accused is acquitted under Section 256 Cr.PC.

Documents & Evidence

Case Classification

Case Type
Criminal Case
Category
Other Civil Cases
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Kottayam
Common Reasons
Case Code
ST
Case Code Year
2022

Case Flags

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

Quick Facts

Location
KOTTAYAM
District
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Kottayam
Case Filed
Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:00
Case Closed
Wed, 10/08/2025 - 12:00
From
Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
90%

Involved Entities

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