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ST.No.439/2019

Case between Shanavas vs Sunil Lal regarding Offence punishable under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Court
COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF FIRST CLASS – V
Judge
Smt. Sofia T.A.
Order Date
2025-04-16
Duration
approximately-5 years 4 months
Case Code No.
439
Case Closed
Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

Shanavas filed a complaint against Sunil Lal for issuing a cheque that was dishonoured due to insufficient funds. The court ultimately dismissed the complaint and acquitted the accused.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint was dismissed and the accused was acquitted due to the complainant's absence and lack of interest in prosecuting the case.
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 and lack of interest in prosecuting the case.
Key Reasoning:
Why Defendant Won:
Not available
Supporting Evidence

Judgment Evidence:

The complaint is dismissed under section 256 (1) of Cr.P.C. and resultantly the accused is acquitted. The accused is set at liberty and the bail bond executed by him shall stand cancelled.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
Shanavas
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
Sunil Lal
Relation
Prop. Smart Four Rice Agencies
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Sri. A.Abdul Khalam
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri.Francis Jude Netto
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Granted
Description:
The complaint is dismissed under section 256 (1) of Cr.P.C.
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
2019

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
Sat, 12/10/2016 - 12:00
Case Closed
Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:00
From
Sat, 03/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Wed, 04/30/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
100%

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