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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
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 give evidence, leading to the acquittal of the accused.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The accused was acquitted as the complainant was not ready to provide evidence despite multiple postings.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The accused was acquitted as the complainant was not ready to provide evidence despite multiple postings.
Key Reasoning:
The complainant failed to provide evidence to support the case.
Why Defendant Won:
The complainant failed to provide evidence to support the case.
Supporting Evidence
The complainant is not ready to give 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
Complainant
Advocate Name
Adv. Shebin.K.Cyriac
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Accused
Advocate Name
Adv. C.S.Bissimon
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Granted
Description:
The accused is acquitted under Section 256 Cr.PC.
Evidence:
Hence accused is acquitted 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
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
Fri, 08/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Fri, 10/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
95%

Involved Entities

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