R.Kolandaisamy v. Chinnaman Constructions
Case brief
What is this about?
Post-acquittal appellate challenge under Section 378(4) Cr.P.C. to an acquittal in a Section 138 Negotiable Instrument Act private complaint (cheque dishonour), disposed of by dismissal after the accused paid the cheque amount of Rs.3,00,000/- by demand draft received by the complainant's counsel — effectively resolving the dispute without adjudication on the merits of the acquittal. Parties: R. Kolandaisamy (complainant-appellant) v. Chinnaman Constructions and its partners S.D.Ramasamy, C.Deivasigamani, R.Sasikala. Forum below: Judicial Magistrate – I, Erode, C.C.No.1186 of 2006. Search terms: Section 138 NI Act; Section 378(4) CrPC; acquittal; cheque amount paid; demand draft; dismissal of criminal appeal; Madras High Court.
What did the court decide?
None to the appellant; the appeal stood dismissed as the cheque amount of Rs.3,00,000/- had been paid by demand draft, produced by the respondent's counsel and received by the appellant's counsel