The State of Kerala (Police) vs Madhu Advocate - SETHUMOHAN M, Ashly George Mathew — 683/2013
Case under Indian Penal Code Section 489(B) and C, 34. Disposed: Contested--AQUITTED U/S 235 CR.PC on 26th March 2026.
SC - SESSIONS CASE
CNR: KLPT010021612013
Filing Number
2009/2013
Filing Date
31-12-2013
Registration No
683/2013
Registration Date
31-12-2013
Court
District Court / Rent Control Appellate Authority, Pathanamthitta
Judge
5-ADDL. DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE-II, PTA.
Decision Date
26th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--AQUITTED U/S 235 CR.PC
FIR Details
FIR Number
324
Police Station
Adoor Police Station
Year
2006
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
The State of Kerala (Police)
Respondent(s)
Madhu Advocate - SETHUMOHAN M, Ashly George Mathew
Hearing History
Judge: 5-ADDL. DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE-II, PTA.
Disposed
Order/ Judgement
For hearing under section 232 CRPC
Examination of the Accused U/S 313 Cr.PC
For Examination of Witness
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 26-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 23-03-2026 | Order/ Judgement |
| 19-03-2026 | For hearing under section 232 CRPC |
| 17-03-2026 | Examination of the Accused U/S 313 Cr.PC |
| 12-03-2026 | For Examination of Witness |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The Additional Sessions Court acquitted accused Madhu (A2) of counterfeiting currency charges under IPC sections 489-B and 489-C. The court found critical defects in the prosecution's case: counterfeit notes allegedly seized from the accused were neither properly packed nor sealed, creating risk of manipulation; the investigating officer's testimony lacked credibility regarding custody; and key witness accounts were inconsistent or unreliable. Applying the principle that guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, the court held the prosecution failed to establish its case and awarded the benefit of doubt to the accused, setting him at liberty. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The Additional Sessions Court acquitted accused Madhu (A2) of counterfeiting currency charges under IPC sections 489-B and 489-C. The court found critical defects in the prosecution's case: counterfeit notes allegedly seized from the accused were neither properly packed nor sealed, creating risk of manipulation; the investigating officer's testimony lacked credibility regarding custody; and key witness accounts were inconsistent or unreliable. Applying the principle that guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, the court held the prosecution failed to establish its case and awarded the benefit of doubt to the accused, setting him at liberty. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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