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ST.No. 70/2023

Case between Sarojini Amma vs Suma Mary Jacob regarding Offence punishable under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Court
JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF FIRST CLASS – V, KOLLAM
Judge
Smt. Sofia T.A.
Order Date
2025-10-09
Duration
approximately-7 years 4 months
Case Code No.
70
Case Closed
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

The complainant Sarojini Amma alleges that the accused Suma Mary Jacob borrowed Rs.1,50,000/- and issued a cheque that was dishonoured. The court dismissed the complaint due to the complainant's absence in court.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint has been dismissed, and the accused is acquitted due to the complainant's repeated absence from the proceedings.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint has been dismissed, and the accused is acquitted due to the complainant's repeated absence from the proceedings.
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
Sarojini Amma
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Suma Mary Jacob
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Complainant
Advocate Name
G. Vijayakumar
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri. K.P. Sajinath
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Dismissed
Description:
Complaint dismissed under section 256(1) of Cr.P.C. and the accused is acquitted.
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
Fri, 06/01/2018 - 12:00
Case Closed
Thu, 10/09/2025 - 12:00
From
Mon, 09/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Fri, 10/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
100%

Involved Entities

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