SIP vs Venkararaman, Advocate - Sinesh A B — 200323/2019
Case under Indian Penal Code Section 498(A). Disposed: Contested--AQUITTED U/S 248(1) CR.PC on 12th May 2026.
CC - CALENDAR CASE
CNR: KLTR200010732019
Filing Number
200323/2019
Filing Date
08-03-2019
Registration No
200323/2019
Registration Date
08-03-2019
Court
Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Kodungallur
Judge
1-MAGISTRATE KODUNGALLUR
Decision Date
12th May 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--AQUITTED U/S 248(1) CR.PC
FIR Details
FIR Number
73
Police Station
VALAPPAD
Year
2019
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
SIP (Sub-Inspector of Police)
Respondent(s)
Venkararaman, Advocate - Sinesh A B
Santhakumari
Hearing History
Judge: 1-MAGISTRATE KODUNGALLUR
Disposed
Order/ Judgement
Steps if any
For further hearing
For further hearing
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 12-05-2026 | Disposed |
| 07-05-2026 | Order/ Judgement |
| 30-04-2026 | Steps if any |
| 27-04-2026 | For further hearing |
| 20-04-2026 | For further hearing |
Final Orders / Judgements
Summary The court acquitted Venkataraman and Santhakumari of dowry-related cruelty charges under Section 498A IPC, finding material inconsistencies between the complainant's FIR and court testimony, an unexplained 1.5-year delay in filing the complaint after leaving the matrimonial home, lack of medical evidence despite alleged physical assault, and hearsay testimony from supporting witnesses. The court concluded the prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients of cruelty beyond reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The court acquitted Venkataraman and Santhakumari of dowry-related cruelty charges under Section 498A IPC, finding material inconsistencies between the complainant's FIR and court testimony, an unexplained 1.5-year delay in filing the complaint after leaving the matrimonial home, lack of medical evidence despite alleged physical assault, and hearsay testimony from supporting witnesses. The court concluded the prosecution failed to prove the essential ingredients of cruelty beyond reasonable doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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