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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Honourable Mr Justice SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP
K. Thiraviam – Appellant
Versus
P.K. Latha – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
1. This Criminal Appeal has been filed to set aside the judgment dated 02.02.2016 passed in Criminal Appeal No. 35 of 2015 on the file of the learned III Additional District and Sessions Judge, Salem and thereby convict the Accused/Respondent with payment of compensation to the Appellant.
2. The Appellant in this Appeal is the Complainant, who had instituted the complaint in C.C. No. 115 of 2010 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Sankari under Section 138 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
3. Before proceeding with the merits of the Appeal, it must be stated that on 14.12.2023, when this Appeal was taken up for hearing, it was informed by the learned Counsel for the Appellant that the Appellant died and his legal heirs have to be impleaded. On that date, when this Appeal was reserved for pronouncing Judgment, the learned Counsel for the Appellant was also directed to take steps to bring the legal heirs on record by filing appropriate application. It is also to be observed that the death of the Appellant will not in any manner preclude this Court from dealing with this Appeal on merits. The challenge in this Appeal is as to the correctness and validity o
In cases involving dishonor of cheque, service of statutory notice is valid if returned with an endorsement 'refused', establishing the accused's liability under Section 138.
The dishonor of a cheque issued as security does not negate liability under Section 138 if the conditions of notice service and the enforceable debt are established.
The presumption of proper service of statutory notice under the Negotiable Instruments Act is upheld unless the accused proves evasion, affirming the existence of a legally enforceable debt.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement of valid service of notice and the burden of proof regarding the financial capacity of the complainant.
Service of notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is valid if delivered to a family member, establishing liability unless rebutted.
The cause of action for filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act cannot arise before expiry of 15 days from the date of service of notice upon the accused.
Service of notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is presumed when sent to the correct address, placing the burden on the accused to prove non-receipt.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the proper service of demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, and the consequences of such service on the acquittal of th....
The appellant failed to establish the existence of a loan to support the cheque under Section 138, and once the accused probablized his defence, the evidential burden shifted back to the complainant.
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