Remanded
Raju v. v. Satheeshan & Another
Kerala HCCRL.A/227/2008
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
In a criminal appeal against an acquittal under s. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Kerala High Court set aside the acquittal order. The court held that the complainant was entitled to another chance despite a recording error in the case posting date, which led to the accused's absence and subsequent acquittal.
What did the court decide?
The order of acquittal dated 11.12.2007 is set aside. The complaint is restored to the file, and the lower court is directed to proceed further with CC.245/2007 in accordance with law.