Kalyanaraman vs Raja — 139/2025

Summary of Case 139/2025 - Kalyanaraman v. Raja Court Decision: The Principal District Judge of Kallakurichi decreed the suit in favor of plaintiff Kalyanaraman on 15 April 2026. The defendant Raja was ordered to pay Rs. 33,94,500/- comprising the principal loan amount of Rs. 30,00,000/- plus interest at 9% per annum from the plaint date until judgment and 6% thereafter, plus suit costs of Rs. 1,12,349.50. Key Reasoning: The plaintiff proved through oral testimony and documentary evidence (a valid promissory note dated 7 January 2024) that the defendant borrowed Rs. 30,00,000/- for family needs and failed to repay despite demands and a legal notice. The court invoked Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which presumed the note's genuineness. Since the defendant remained exparte (failed to contest), he could not rebut the presumption, securing judgment for the plaintiff. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.