Sundarapandian v. S.Setric
Case brief
What is this about?
In an appeal against acquittal in a cheque bounce case, the High Court dismissed the appeal as the sole appellant had died and legal heirs had not prosecuted it, leading to abatement.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was dismissed as abated due to the death of the sole appellant without prosecution by legal heirs.
What the court decided
Crl.A(MD)No.321 of 2014
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 29.10.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.ILANGOVAN
Crl.A(MD)No.321 of 2014
Sundarapandian
... Appellant/Complainant
Vs.
S.Setric ... Respondent/Accused
Prayer : This Appeal is filed under Section 378 of Cr.P.C., to call for the records pertaining to the Judgment passed in S.T.C.No.871 of 2012, on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.I, Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Madurai, dated 16.05.2014 and set aside the same.
For Appellant : Mr.S.Manohar For Respondent : Mr.S.Ramasamy
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the appeal under Section 378 Cr.P.C. should be heard after the death of the sole appellant
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Sundarapandian
- respondent
S.Setric
Coram
G.ILANGOVAN
Case details
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