R.Murugan v. J.Kannan
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court held that it lacked jurisdiction under a Full Bench decision to entertain an appeal against acquittal in a cheque dishonour case, directing transmission of papers to the Principal District Judge for expeditious disposal.
What did the court decide?
Registry directed to transmit papers to Principal District Judge, Salem for expeditious disposal of the appeal.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 28.11.2017
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.N.PRAKASH
Crl.A.376 of 2015
R.Murugan ..Appellant/Complainant
Vs.
J.Kannan ..Respondent/Accused
Prayer:Criminal Appeal filed under Section 378 of the Code of Criminal Procedure Code, judgment passed on 25.03.2015 in S.T.C.No.1248/2012 on the file of the Judicial Magistete No.III, Salem.
For Appellant : Mr.K.V.Sridharan
For Respondent : Mr.R.Gopinath
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J U D G M E N T
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether this High Court has jurisdiction to entertain an appeal against acquittal in an S.T.C. when a Full Bench has ruled on jurisdiction.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
R.Murugan
- respondent
J.Kannan
Coram
P.N.PRAKASH
Case details
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