ST.No. 20/2020

Case between Sreekanth vs R. Ajithkumar regarding Offence punishable under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Court
THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF FIRST CLASS – V, KOLLAM
Judge
Smt. Sofia T.A.
Order Date
2025-06-02
Duration
approximately-5 years 21 days
Case Code No.
20
Case Closed
Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:00

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Case Summary

Sreekanth, the complainant, alleges that R. Ajithkumar borrowed money and issued a cheque that was dishonoured. The complainant sought legal redress for this alleged offense under the Negotiable Instruments Act.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint filed under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act was dismissed due to the complainant's repeated absence and lack of interest in prosecuting the case. Consequently, the accused was acquitted.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint filed under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act was dismissed due to the complainant's repeated absence and lack of interest in prosecuting the case. Consequently, the accused was acquitted.
Key Reasoning:
The court found that the complainant showed no interest in prosecuting the case after multiple chances.
Why Defendant Won:
Not available
Supporting Evidence
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
Sreekanth
Party Age
35
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
R. Ajithkumar
Relation
S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Plaintiff
Advocate Name
Sri. R. Sreejith
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri.N. Anilkumar
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Dismissed
Description:
The complaint was dismissed due to the absence of the complainant.
Evidence:
The complaint is dismissed under section 256 (1) of Cr.P.C.

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
2020

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, 01/23/2016 - 12:00
Case Closed
Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:00
From
Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
75%

Involved Entities

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