ST.No. 30/2021

Case between Reghu.K vs Suresh Lawrence regarding cheque dishonour

Court
COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF FIRST CLASS – V
Judge
Smt. Sofia T.A.
Order Date
2025-07-02
Duration
approximately-5 years 1 month 16 days
Case Code No.
30
Case Closed
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:00

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Case Summary

The complainant, Reghu.K, alleges that the accused, Suresh Lawrence, dishonoured a cheque issued for repayment of a loan. The court dismissed the complaint due to the absence of the complainant in prosecuting the case.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint was dismissed and the accused was acquitted due to the complainant's absence.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint was dismissed and the accused was acquitted due to the complainant's absence.
Key Reasoning:
The complainant failed to appear multiple times without valid reason.
Why Defendant Won:
The complainant failed to appear multiple times without valid reason.
Supporting Evidence
In this case even after repeated postings and specific directions the complainant has not adduced any evidence so far.

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
Reghu.K
Party Age
44
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Suresh Lawrence
Relation
S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Sri. R. Mohanakumar
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri.K.B.Mahendra
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri. Prem Nadadhara
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

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

Documents & Evidence

Document Type: Cheque
Submitted By: Unknown
Relevance:
The accused issued a cheque for repayment of the borrowed amount.
Reference:
null
Document Type: Legal Notice
Submitted By: Unknown
Relevance:
The complainant sent a legal notice to the accused demanding payment.
Reference:
null

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
2021

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
Mon, 01/04/2021 - 12:00
Case Closed
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:00
From
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
80%

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