Case Summary
Complainant Musthafa alleged that the accused Abubacker issued a cheque which was dishonoured due to insufficient funds, leading to a legal dispute under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Imprisonment and compensation of Rs. 7,70,000
Case Type
Criminal Case - Cheque Dishonour under Section 138 N.I. Act
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The complainant successfully proved that the accused issued the cheque towards a legally enforceable debt and failed to pay the amount within the statutory period, resulting in the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
The complainant successfully proved that the accused issued the cheque towards a legally enforceable debt and failed to pay the amount within the statutory period, resulting in the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result I the accused is found guilty and convicted for the offence punishable u/s 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced to undergo imprisonment till the raising of the court and is directed to pay compensation of Rs. 7,70,000 /- to the complainant u/s 357(3) of the Cr.P.C.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Musthafa (50 years)
Ayapalli Kiliyannil House, Karakkode Po, Tirur Taluk, Malappuram Dt.
Defendants
Abubacker (52 years)
Chenadan Padinjarethil House, Karakkode Po, Tirur Taluk, Malappuram Dt.
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Imprisonment
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Imprisonment till raising of court and 1 month in default of payment of compensation
Evidence:
Relief Type:
Compensation
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Compensation of Rs. 7,70,000 to the complainant
Evidence:
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Cheque
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Evidence of cheque issued by the accused
Reference:
Ext.P1
Document Type:
Bank Memo
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Supporting documents related to the cheque transaction
Reference:
Ext.P2
Document Type:
Bank Memo
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Further evidence supporting cheque transaction
Reference:
Ext.P3
Document Type:
Lawyer Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Indication of legal action taken
Reference:
Ext.P4
Document Type:
Acknowledgement Card
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Acknowledgement of legal communication
Reference:
Ext.P5