Case Summary
Complainant alleged that the accused issued a cheque which bounced due to insufficient funds. The accused failed to pay the cheque amount within the statutory period, resulting in an offence u/s 138 of N.I. Act.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Fine of Rs.2,00,000 with compensatory payment to complainant
Case Type
Criminal Case - Cheque Dishonour
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The complainant successfully established that the accused issued the cheque towards a legally enforceable debt and failed to pay within the statutory period.
The complainant successfully established that the accused issued the cheque towards a legally enforceable debt and failed to pay within the statutory period.
Judgment Evidence:
The accused is found guilty and convicted for the offence ... and sentenced to pay a fine of Rs.2,00,000...
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Haris T. E. (39 years)
Thekke Idivettiyakath House, Pookayil Bazar, Tirur Taluk, Malappuram District
Defendants
Semeer (35 years)
Mundekkatt House, Illthapadam, Tirur Amsom, Kott Desom, Tirur P.O., Tirur Taluk, Malappuram District
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Fine
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Fine of Rs.2,00,000 with compensatory payment to complainant
Evidence:
The accused is found guilty and convicted for the offence ... and sentenced to pay a fine of Rs.2,00,000...
Relief Type:
Imprisonment
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Simple imprisonment for 4 months
Evidence:
In default of payment of fine, the accused shall undergo simple imprisonment for a period of 4 months.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Cheque
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Evidenced the issuance of the cheque by the accused
Reference:
Ext.P1
Document Type:
Passport Copy
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Submitted as evidence by the accused
Reference:
D1