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ST.No. 21/2020

Case between Vargheese vs R. Sasidharan Pillai regarding Offence punishable under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Court
THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE OF FIRST CLASS – V
Judge
Smt. Sofia T.A.
Order Date
2025-05-07
Duration
approximately-8 years 4 months
Case Code No.
21
Case Closed
Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:00

Judgement document from eCourt website

Judgment Document
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Case Summary

The complainant, Vargheese, alleges that the accused, R. Sasidharan Pillai, borrowed Rs.5,00,000 and issued a cheque that was dishonoured. The case concerns the failure to fulfil this financial obligation.

Judgment Outcome

Defendant Won
Interim Order
The complaint was dismissed due to the complainant's repeated absence and failure to present evidence, resulting in the acquittal of the accused.
Judgment Favored
Defendant
Relief Granted
Case Type
Criminal Case
Final Judgment
No
The complaint was dismissed due to the complainant's repeated absence and failure to present evidence, resulting in the acquittal of the accused.
Key Reasoning:
The court found that the complainant was not interested in prosecuting the case due to his absence.
Why Defendant Won:
Not available
Supporting Evidence
It is presumed that complainant is not interested in prosecuting the 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
Vargheese
Party Age
76
Relation
S/o
Party Role
Defendant
Party Name
R. Sasidharan Pillai
Party Age
58
Plaintiffs Documents
Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role
Complainant
Advocate Name
Sri.Paul Antony
Appearance Type
Main Counsel
Party Role
Defendant
Advocate Name
Sri. K.Subrahmanian
Appearance Type
Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Other
Outcome: Granted
Description:
The complaint is dismissed under section 256 (1) of Cr.P.C. and resultantly 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
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
Thu, 12/08/2016 - 12:00
Case Closed
Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:00
From
Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00
To
Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:00
Outcome Confidence
85%

Involved Entities

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