ST.No. 158/2023

Case between Sreekala.S vs S.Saji 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
2025-08-30
Duration
approximately-2 years 3 months
Case Code No.
158
Case Closed
Sat, 08/30/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

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Case Summary

Sreekala.S filed a complaint against S.Saji for an offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act due to the dishonor of a cheque. The court found the accused not guilty as the complainant failed to appear for the evidence despite multiple opportunities.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint was dismissed due to the non-appearance of the complainant, leading to the acquittal of the accused.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint was dismissed due to the non-appearance of the complainant, leading to the acquittal of the accused.
Key Reasoning:
The complainant did not appear for the evidence after multiple opportunities were provided.
Why Defendant Won:
The complainant did not appear for the evidence after multiple opportunities were provided.
Supporting Evidence
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.

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role
Plaintiff
Party Name
Sreekala.S
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
S.Saji
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
P.S. Shaji
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri. A. Shanavas Khan
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Granted
Description:
The complaint is dismissed 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
Arrest Involved
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
Thu, 05/04/2023 - 12:00
Case Closed
Sat, 08/30/2025 - 12:00
From
Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Sun, 08/31/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
85%

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