Case Summary
Complainant filed a case against the accused for dishonouring a cheque issued towards repayment of borrowed amount. The accused was found guilty and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment and to pay compensation of Rs.4,50,000 to the complainant.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Compensation of Rs.4,50,000 and 3 months imprisonment
Case Type
Criminal Case - Cheque Dishonour
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The accused failed to provide a credible explanation or evidence to rebut the complainant's claim of a legally enforceable debt and the issuance of the cheque towards repayment.
The accused failed to provide a credible explanation or evidence to rebut the complainant's claim of a legally enforceable debt and the issuance of the cheque towards repayment.
Judgment Evidence:
On the basis of foregoing discussions and evidence on record, I am of the view that the complainant has successfully established that the accused executed and issued Ext. P1 cheque in discharge of legally enforceable debt of Rs.3,50,000/- to the complainant and that the accused has committed the offence punishable u/s. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act by the non-payment of amount within statutory period.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Mujeeb Rahman. K. K. (Age not specified years)
Kariyangattu Kavil House, Thozhuvanoor P.O, Valanchery
Defendants
Abdul Rasheed. V. (Age not specified years)
Veloor House, Thozhuvanoor P O, Valanchery