Case Summary
Complainant alleges dishonour of cheque u/s 138 of N.I. Act. Accused found not guilty and acquitted under Cr.P.C. section 256(1).
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Acquittal under section 256(1) of Cr.P.C.
Case Type
Criminal Case - Cheque Dishonour (138 N.I. Act)
Final Judgment
No
The accused was acquitted under Cr.P.C. section 256(1) due to continuous absence of the complainant.
Key Reasoning:
Reason not clearly mentioned
Reason not clearly mentioned
Why Defendant Won:
Reason not clearly mentioned
Reason not clearly mentioned
Supporting Evidence
Today the case is posted for appearance of the complainant as last chance for evidence. Since the complainant is continuously absent, it is not possible to proceed with the trial of the case. Hence, the accused is acquitted u/s 256(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Judgment Evidence:
Accused is acquitted u/s.256(1) Cr.P.C.
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Shaji P.P.
- Party Age
- 36
- Relation
- S/o Thami
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Shanmughan V.P.
- Party Age
- 50
- Relation
- S/o Kunjappu and Appu
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Proprietor Appu Wood Works
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Sri.Nikhil.V.
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Sri.Dinesh Pookayil
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Acquittal
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Acquittal of the accused under section 256(1) of Cr.P.C.
Evidence:
Accused is acquitted u/s.256(1) Cr.P.C.
Documents & Evidence
Case Classification
Case Type
Criminal Case - Cheque Dishonour (138 N.I. Act)
Category
Cheque Bounce Cases
District
Malappuram
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Tirur / Rent Control Court
Common Reasons
Cheque dishonour
Case Code
Case between Shaji P.P. vs Shanmughan V.P. et al regarding dishonour of cheque
Case Code Year
Case between Shaji P.P. vs Shanmughan V.P. et al regarding dishonour of cheque
Case Flags
Cheque-Related Case
Nature of Cheque Case
Cheque Dishonour under Section 138 N.I. Act