M. Marimuthu vs Raghu — 24/2023

Case under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Section 138,142,. Disposed: Contested--Acquitted on 08th April 2026.

STC - Small Cause Calendar case / Summary Trial Case

CNR: TNSA110000662022

Case disposed

e-Filing Number

-

Filing Number

66/2022

Filing Date

20-12-2022

Registration No

24/2023

Registration Date

05-05-2023

Court

Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level, Omalur

Judge

3-Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court at Magestrial level, Omalur

Decision Date

08th April 2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--Acquitted

Acts & Sections

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 Section 138,142,
MP/1/2024 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/2/2025 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/3/2025 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/4/2025 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/5/2025 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/6/2025 Classification : 317 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/7/2025 Classification : Others Section M. Marimuthu
MP/8/2025 Classification : 317 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/9/2025 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/10/2025 Classification : 317 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/11/2025 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/12/2025 Classification : 317 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/13/2025 Classification : 317 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/14/2026 Classification : 317 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu
MP/15/2026 Classification : 256 Cr.PC Section M. Marimuthu

Petitioner(s)

M. Marimuthu

Adv. P. Kathiravan

Respondent(s)

Raghu

Hearing History

Judge: 3-Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court at Magestrial level, Omalur

08-04-2026

Disposed

07-04-2026

Judgement

16-03-2026

For Attachment/ Arrest /Garnishee Proceedings / Deposit / Payment / Claim

10-03-2026

For Attachment/ Arrest /Garnishee Proceedings / Deposit / Payment / Claim

09-03-2026

For Attachment/ Arrest /Garnishee Proceedings / Deposit / Payment / Claim

Final Orders / Judgements

08-04-2026
Copy of Judgment

Summary The Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court, Omalur acquitted the accused Raghu of charges under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (dishonor of cheque). Although the complainant initially proved that a cheque for Rs. 1,00,000 was issued and returned due to insufficient funds, the court found that the parties subsequently settled the dispute voluntarily, with the accused paying the full amount and the complainant withdrawing objections. The court held that since Section 138 offences are compoundable and the complainant explicitly consented to acquittal in a joint memo, continuing proceedings would constitute an abuse of process, thereby granting the accused's acquittal under Section 278(1) BNSS. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Interim Orders

casestatus.in Summary

Summary The Judicial Magistrate Fast Track Court, Omalur acquitted the accused Raghu of charges under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act (dishonor of cheque). Although the complainant initially proved that a cheque for Rs. 1,00,000 was issued and returned due to insufficient funds, the court found that the parties subsequently settled the dispute voluntarily, with the accused paying the full amount and the complainant withdrawing objections. The court held that since Section 138 offences are compoundable and the complainant explicitly consented to acquittal in a joint memo, continuing proceedings would constitute an abuse of process, thereby granting the accused's acquittal under Section 278(1) BNSS. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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