Sri Mohankumar B v. Sri Rudresh K N
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru; Justice H.P. Sandesh; Crl.R.P. Nos. 685, 686, 687 of 2026 (common accused Mohankumar B; complainants Rudresh K N, Lakshman, Girish S); Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act cheque-dishonour convictions; Additional Civil Judge and JMFC Ramanagara; C.C. Nos. 879/2019, 881/2019, 863/2019; Crl.A. Nos. 22/2020, 24/2020, 23/2020 dismissed 10.03.2026; revision under S.397 r/w 401 Cr.P.C / S.438 r/w 442 BNSS; failure to cross-examine P.W.1; no defence evidence; set aside and remand for fresh trial; conditional costs Rs.50,000 each and Rs.1,00,000; disposal within three months; appearance on 27.07.2026; petitions disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Revision petitions disposed of: orders of the Trial Court and First Appellate Court set aside and matters remanded for fresh consideration, conditional on payment of costs (Rs.50,000/- each in Crl.R.P.Nos.685/2026 and 686/2026; Rs.1,00,000/- in Crl.R.P.No.687/2026) payable to the respective respondents/complainants on first appearance; Trial Court to dispose of the matters within three months; parties to appear before the Trial Court on 27.07.2026; Registry directed to send records forthwith.