Allowed
C.K. Joseph v. O.A. Sebastian
Kerala HCCRL.A/93/2002
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court set aside an acquittal in a cheque dishonour case where the complainant failed to appear due to noise and rush. The Court directed the lower court to permit the complainant to pursue the matter and dispose of the case on merits.
What did the court decide?
The acquittal order was set aside. The complainant was permitted to pursue the matter on merits with fresh summons issued. Commission of offence: Section 138 NI Act. Section 256(1) CrPC.