M Balamurugan vs A Kiruthika rep through Power Agent — 18/2024
Case under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 138. Disposed: Contested--Dismissed on 16th April 2026.
CRLA - Criminal Appeal
CNR: TNCG010008832024
e-Filing Number
18-02-2024
Filing Number
608/2024
Filing Date
21-02-2024
Registration No
18/2024
Registration Date
21-02-2024
Court
Principal District Court, Chengalpet
Judge
3-Addl. District Judge
Decision Date
16th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Dismissed
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
M Balamurugan
Adv. R.KARTHIKEYAN
Respondent(s)
A Kiruthika rep through Power Agent
Hearing History
Judge: 3-Addl. District Judge
Disposed
Judgement
Judgement
Judgement
Judgement
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 16-04-2026 | Disposed |
| 09-04-2026 | Judgement |
| 07-04-2026 | Judgement |
| 06-04-2026 | Judgement |
| 30-03-2026 | Judgement |
Final Orders / Judgements
CASE SUMMARY: Criminal Appeal No. 18/2024 The appellate court dismissed M. Balamurugan's appeal and confirmed his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act. Balamurugan borrowed ₹15,00,000 from A. Kiruthika in 2018, executing a promissory note. He issued two cheques for ₹7,50,000 each in September 2019 to repay the debt, but both were dishonored for insufficient funds. Despite a legal notice, he failed to pay within 15 days, leading to prosecution. The court found he admitted signing the cheques and could not rebut the statutory presumption of debt discharge. Conviction and 6-month imprisonment plus ₹17,50,000 fine were upheld. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
CASE SUMMARY: Criminal Appeal No. 18/2024 The appellate court dismissed M. Balamurugan's appeal and confirmed his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act. Balamurugan borrowed ₹15,00,000 from A. Kiruthika in 2018, executing a promissory note. He issued two cheques for ₹7,50,000 each in September 2019 to repay the debt, but both were dishonored for insufficient funds. Despite a legal notice, he failed to pay within 15 days, leading to prosecution. The court found he admitted signing the cheques and could not rebut the statutory presumption of debt discharge. Conviction and 6-month imprisonment plus ₹17,50,000 fine were upheld. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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