Vikas H.G. vs Mahesha CB — 228/2023

Case under U/o 5 Rule 19 a R/w 151 of Cpc Section 138. Disposed: Contested--CONVICTED AND SENTENCED on 13th March 2026.

Case disposed

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CNR: KADG210007892023

Filing Number

228/2023

Filing Date

15-Sep-2022

Registration No

228/2023

Registration Date

21-Aug-2023

Court

SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC, CHANNAGIRI

Judge

972-Senior CIVIL Judge And JMFC Channagiri

Decision Date

13-Mar-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--CONVICTED AND SENTENCED

Last updated 04-Jun-2026

Acts & Sections

U/o 5 Rule 19 a R/w 151 of Cpc Section 138

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.Vikas H.G.

    Adv. D.Laxmikantha

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.Mahesha CB

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 13-Mar-2026

    JudgmentView PDF

    Case Summary: C.C.NO.228/2023 Court Decision: The Senior Civil Judge convicted Mahesha C.B. under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a cheque of Rs. 1,00,000 that was dishonored due to insufficient funds, and failing to repay despite legal notice. Key Reasoning: The court found all essential elements of Section 138 satisfied: a legally enforceable debt existed (the accused borrowed Rs. 1,00,000 from the complainant for family and business needs); the cheque was issued for discharge of this debt; it was dishonored on 08.07.2022 for "Funds Insufficient"; and the accused failed to repay within 15 days of receiving the legal notice dated 14.07.2022. The accused's failure to present any defense evidence or cross-examine the complainant, combined with statutory presumptions under Sections 118 and 139 of the N.I. Act (which he failed to rebut), established guilt. Sentence: Fine of Rs. 1,40,000 (Rs. 1,30,000 as compensation to complainant; Rs. 10,000 to the State), with six months simple imprisonment in default of payment. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 13-Mar-2026

    Disposed

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  4. 06-Mar-2026

    Judgement Criminal

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  5. 02-Mar-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  6. 27-Feb-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  7. 26-Feb-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  8. 21-Feb-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  9. 17-Feb-2026

    Evidence Criminal

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  10. 13-Feb-2026

    Evidence Criminal

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  11. 02-Feb-2026

    Evidence Criminal

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  12. 28-Jan-2026

    Evidence Criminal

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  13. 19-Jan-2026

    Evidence Criminal

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  14. 09-Jan-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  15. 06-Jan-2026

    Arguments Criminal

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  16. 20-Dec-2025

    Arguments Criminal

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  17. 06-Dec-2025

    Arguments Criminal

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  18. 26-Nov-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  19. 10-Nov-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  20. 24-Oct-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  21. 04-Oct-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  22. 22-Sep-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  23. 13-Sep-2025

    Accussed Statement u/s 313 CrPC

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  24. 09-Sep-2025

    Accussed Statement u/s 313 CrPC

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  25. 01-Sep-2025

    DepositionView PDF

  26. 01-Sep-2025

    Accussed Statement u/s 313 CrPC

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  27. 16-Aug-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  28. 19-Jul-2025

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  29. 21-Jun-2025

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  30. 01-Apr-2025

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  31. 22-Feb-2025

    Evidence Criminal

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  32. 21-Feb-2025

    For Steps

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  33. 17-Jan-2025

    For Steps

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  34. 10-Dec-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  35. 05-Nov-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  36. 23-Sep-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  37. 20-Aug-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  38. 09-Aug-2024

    Evidence Criminal

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  39. 03-Aug-2024

    PleaView PDF

  40. 03-Aug-2024

    Evidence Criminal

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  41. 28-Jun-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  42. 17-May-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  43. 20-Apr-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  44. 18-Mar-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  45. 26-Feb-2024

    Summons

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  46. 25-Jan-2024

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  47. 29-Dec-2023

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  48. 23-Nov-2023

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  49. 12-Oct-2023

    Appearance Of Accussed

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  50. 30-Aug-2023

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  51. 15-Sep-2022

    Case filed

    Registration No. 228/2023

casestatus.in Summary

Case Summary: C.C.NO.228/2023 Court Decision: The Senior Civil Judge convicted Mahesha C.B. under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act for issuing a cheque of Rs. 1,00,000 that was dishonored due to insufficient funds, and failing to repay despite legal notice. Key Reasoning: The court found all essential elements of Section 138 satisfied: a legally enforceable debt existed (the accused borrowed Rs. 1,00,000 from the complainant for family and business needs); the cheque was issued for discharge of this debt; it was dishonored on 08.07.2022 for "Funds Insufficient"; and the accused failed to repay within 15 days of receiving the legal notice dated 14.07.2022. The accused's failure to present any defense evidence or cross-examine the complainant, combined with statutory presumptions under Sections 118 and 139 of the N.I. Act (which he failed to rebut), established guilt. Sentence: Fine of Rs. 1,40,000 (Rs. 1,30,000 as compensation to complainant; Rs. 10,000 to the State), with six months simple imprisonment in default of payment. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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