Ravikumar vs Ramesh — 637/2025

Case Summary: Ravikumar v. Ramesh (CRL MP 637/2025) The Judicial Magistrate Court, Sulur, allowed Ravikumar's petition seeking condonation of 261 days' delay in filing a cheque bounce complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The court found the petitioner's reasons—sudden illness and caring for aged parents—acceptable despite lack of documentary proof, holding that substantial justice should prevail over technical formalities. The delay was condoned on condition that the petitioner pay ₹5,000 costs to the respondent within two weeks, failing which the petition stands dismissed. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.