Aleyamma v. Saramma
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal appeal regarding a Section 138 NI Act case where the lower court acquitted the accused due to procedural delay caused by wrong noting of posting date, the Kerala High Court set aside the acquittal and directed the lower court to proceed on merits. The appeal was allowed.
What did the court decide?
The order of acquittal is set aside. The court below is directed to permit the appellant/complainant to further pursue the matter and dispose of the case on merits.