Akila Udayasuriyan v. Pavel Nirmalan
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Crl.O.P.No.18900 of 2026 (with connected Crl.M.P.No.12597 of 2026), High Court of Judicature at Madras, Coram: Justice D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, dated 17.07.2026. Quash petition under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 by petitioner/A3 Akila Udayasurian versus Pavel Nirmalan, targeting S.T.C.No.400 of 2024 (Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 complaint) before the Metropolitan Magistrate, Fast Track Court – V, Saidapet, Chennai. Themes: quash petition refused/disposed; non-executive director liability in NI Act case; specific averments of directorial role and solicitation of investment to be tested at trial; settlement/Crime Branch case noted. Cases cited (by counsel, referred only): Kamalkishor Shrigopal Taparia Vs. India Ener-Gen Private Limited and Anr., 2025 INSC 223; K.S.Mehta Vs. M/s.Morgan Securities and Credits Pvt. Ltd., 2025 INSC 315. Outcome: petition disposed of, liberty kept open to raise all grounds before the Trial Court; no monetary award.