Merlin Rani vs Nelson Devasahayam — 687/2023

Case Summary: STC.687/2023 In this Judicial Magistrate Court case at Valliyoor, complainant Merlin Rani (age 62) filed a cheque bounce case against Nelson Devasahayam involving a ₹4,00,000 cheque dated 31.10.2022 from Canara Bank. During the witness examination hearing on 12.03.2025, the accused was absent and a petition under Section 317 Cr.P.C was filed and allowed. The witness (complainant) testified and submitted eight documentary exhibits including original bank cheques, receipts, and correspondence. Cross-examination was adjourned at the request of both parties. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.