Madhukar Namdeo Gharate vs Ananda Shankar Suryawanshi Advocate - Deore Prakash D. — 599/2019

Case under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 138. Disposed: Contested--ACQUITTED on 09th March 2026.

Case disposed

S.C.C. - Summons/Summary Criminal Case

CNR: MHDH050017302019

Filing Number

1351/2019

Filing Date

12-Nov-2019

Registration No

599/2019

Registration Date

12-Nov-2019

Court

Civil Court Junior Division , Sakri

Judge

13-Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

Decision Date

09-Mar-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--ACQUITTED

Last updated 13-Apr-2026

Acts & Sections

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 138

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.Madhukar Namdeo Gharate

    Adv. Patil Ravindra A.

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.Ananda Shankar Suryawanshi Advocate - Deore Prakash D.

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 09-Mar-2026

    Copy of JudgmentView PDF

    Court Decision Summary The Judicial Magistrate acquitted the accused, Ananda Shankar Suryawanshi, of cheque dishonour charges under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court found that the complainant failed to prove essential elements: the existence of a legally enforceable debt, actual dishonour of the cheque (due to inadequate bank memo details), and proper service of statutory demand notice (as the notice itself was not produced). Despite material inconsistencies in witness testimonies and absence of corroborating documentary evidence, the court determined the complaint was filed within the prescribed time limit but lacked foundational proof, entitling the accused to the benefit of doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 09-Mar-2026

    Disposed

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  4. 06-Mar-2026

    Judgment

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  5. 21-Feb-2026

    Judgment

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  6. 04-Feb-2026

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  7. 20-Jan-2026

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  8. 15-Jan-2026

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  9. 05-Dec-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  10. 20-Nov-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  11. 29-Oct-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  12. 13-Oct-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  13. 24-Sep-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  14. 11-Sep-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  15. 09-Sep-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  16. 20-Aug-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  17. 12-Aug-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  18. 25-Jul-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  19. 23-Jul-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  20. 18-Jul-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  21. 14-Jul-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  22. 04-Jul-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  23. 27-Jun-2025

    Arguments

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  24. 21-Jun-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  25. 26-May-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  26. 13-May-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  27. 15-Apr-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  28. 28-Mar-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  29. 24-Feb-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  30. 06-Feb-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  31. 04-Feb-2025

    Statement U/sec.313 Cr.P.C.

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  32. 23-Jan-2025

    Evidence

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  33. 27-Dec-2024

    Hearing

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  34. 18-Nov-2024

    Hearing

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  35. 14-Oct-2024

    Hearing

    Jt Civil Judge Jd and JMFC Sakri

  36. 13-Sep-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  37. 23-Aug-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  38. 31-Jul-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  39. 25-Jun-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  40. 03-Jun-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  41. 04-May-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  42. 18-Apr-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  43. 05-Apr-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  44. 20-Mar-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  45. 21-Feb-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  46. 31-Jan-2024

    Steps

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  47. 10-Jan-2024

    Hearing

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  48. 09-Dec-2023

    Plea / Particulars

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  49. 07-Nov-2023

    Plea / Particulars

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  50. 07-Oct-2023

    Plea / Particulars

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  51. 26-Sep-2023

    Plea / Particulars

    2nd Jt.Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C.Sakri

  52. 26-Jul-2023

    Plea / Particulars

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  53. 03-Jul-2023

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  54. 11-May-2023

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  55. 30-Apr-2023

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  56. 21-Mar-2023

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  57. 11-Feb-2023

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  58. 27-Jan-2023

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  59. 15-Nov-2022

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  60. 30-Sep-2022

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  61. 18-Aug-2022

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  62. 13-Aug-2022

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  63. 13-Jun-2022

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  64. 01-Apr-2022

    Awaiting Summons

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  65. 12-Mar-2022

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  66. 16-Feb-2022

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  67. 29-Dec-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  68. 12-Nov-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  69. 30-Aug-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  70. 16-Aug-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  71. 08-Jul-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  72. 18-May-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  73. 02-Mar-2021

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  74. 20-Nov-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  75. 21-Aug-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  76. 02-Jun-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  77. 16-Apr-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  78. 24-Feb-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  79. 07-Feb-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  80. 13-Jan-2020

    Verification

    Civil Judge J.D. and J.M.F.C. Sakri

  81. 12-Nov-2019

    First hearing

    Initial hearing scheduled

  82. 12-Nov-2019

    Case filed

    Registration No. 599/2019

casestatus.in Summary

Court Decision Summary The Judicial Magistrate acquitted the accused, Ananda Shankar Suryawanshi, of cheque dishonour charges under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court found that the complainant failed to prove essential elements: the existence of a legally enforceable debt, actual dishonour of the cheque (due to inadequate bank memo details), and proper service of statutory demand notice (as the notice itself was not produced). Despite material inconsistencies in witness testimonies and absence of corroborating documentary evidence, the court determined the complaint was filed within the prescribed time limit but lacked foundational proof, entitling the accused to the benefit of doubt. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Explore other courts

High Courts Supreme Court
Search Another Case