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ST.No. 107/2023

Case between Radhakrishnan Nair vs Smt. Sreelatha regarding offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Court
THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF FIRST CLASS – V, KOLLAM
Judge
Smt. Sofia T.A.
Order Date
2025-10-22
Duration
approximately-7 years 10 months
Case Code No.
107
Case Closed
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

The complainant, Radhakrishnan Nair, alleged that the accused, Smt. Sreelatha, borrowed money and issued a cheque that was dishonored. Despite multiple opportunities, the complainant failed to appear in court to present evidence.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint was dismissed as the complainant failed to appear for multiple hearings. The accused was acquitted and set at liberty.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint was dismissed as the complainant failed to appear for multiple hearings. The accused was acquitted and set at liberty.
Key Reasoning:
Why Defendant Won:
Supporting Evidence

Judgment Evidence:

In the result: The complaint is dismissed under section 256 (1) of Cr.P.C. and resultantly the accused is acquitted.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
Radhakrishnan Nair
Party Age
60
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Smt. Sreelatha
Party Age
43
Relation
W/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
D. Baiju Kumar
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri. T.S. Sreekumar
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Dismissed
Description:
The complaint filed under section 138 of the NI Act was dismissed.
Evidence:
The complaint is dismissed under section 256 (1) of Cr.P.C. and resultantly the accused is acquitted.

Documents & Evidence

Case Classification

Case Type
Criminal Case
Category
Cheque Bounce Cases
District
Kollam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kollam
Common Reasons
Cheque dishonour
Case Code
ST.NO.
Case Code Year
2023

Case Flags

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

Quick Facts

Location
Kollam
District
Kollam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kollam
Case Filed
Wed, 05/25/2016 - 12:00
Case Closed
Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:00
From
Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Fri, 10/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
80%

Involved Entities

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