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ST.No. 31/2021

Case between Shanavas vs Sunil Lal regarding Offence 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
2025-08-08
Duration
approximately-4 years 8 months
Case Code No.
31
Case Closed
Fri, 08/08/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

The complainant, Shanavas, alleged that the accused Sunil Lal issued a cheque that was dishonoured due to insufficient funds. After multiple notices and opportunities, the complainant failed to appear in court, leading to the dismissal of the case.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint was dismissed due to the complainant's failure to appear in court. The accused was acquitted and set free.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint was dismissed due to the complainant's failure to appear in court. The accused was acquitted and set free.
Key Reasoning:
The court presumed the complainant was not interested in prosecuting the case due to multiple absences.
Why Defendant Won:
Not available
Supporting Evidence
Since the complainant is absent when the case was called and no reason for his absence was given before this court, it is only to be presumed that the complainant is absent because of his lack of interest in his case.

Judgment Evidence:

In the result: 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: Dismissed
Description:
The complaint was 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
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
Sat, 12/10/2016 - 12:00
Case Closed
Fri, 08/08/2025 - 12:00
From
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
90%

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