JUDGMENT

Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J.

Leave granted.

2. The judgment dated 12.01.2016 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Madras in Crl.R.C. No. 1181 of 2015 and M.P. No. 01 of 2015 is called in question in these appeals. By the impugned judgment, the High Court has discharged Smt. S. Selvi-accused no.2 (respondent no.1 herein) from CC No. 229 of 2013 for the offence punishable under section 506(i) of the Indian Penal Code.

3. Respondent no.2 herein/defacto complainant lodged a complaint alleging that he entered into an agreement for sale in connection with purchase of property situated in survey no. 171/2A, Thalambur village, Chengalpet Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Chennai to the extent of 2.94 acres for a total sale consideration of Rs. 5,14,50,000/- belonging to Smt. S.Selvi on 5.7.2007, with her power of attorney Mr. Jothimani-accused no.1 who is the son-in-law of Smt. S.Selvi. The defacto complainant is stated to have paid a sum of Rs. 2,00,00,000/- by way of cheque dated 05.07.2007 towards advance; Rs. 1,00,00,000/- by way of cheque on 21.07.2007 and Rs. 50,00,000/- on 06.08.2007. The balance of sale consideration, though were allegedly tried to be paid by the defacto compl