Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S.DIAS, J
PADMAJAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. factual backdrop of the misappropriation case against the accused. (Para 1 , 2 , 6) |
| 2. arguments presented by both parties regarding the complaint. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. legal principles governing quashing complaints and the inherent power of the court. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. standard for quashing complaints based on prima facie evidence. (Para 11) |
ORDER
Dated this the 06th day of November, 2025 The petitioner is the accused in C.C.No.566/2021 on the file of the Court of the Judicial First Class Magistrate, Sulthan Bathery (‘Trial Court’, in short), which has arisen from Crime No.1098/2020 registered by the Meenangadi Police Station, Wayanad, alleging the commission of the offences punishable under Sections 418, 427, 465, 468, 471 and 477A of the Indian Penal Code.
2. The crux of the prosecution allegation is that, the petitioner, who was the Chairman of the renovation committee of Manikavu Mahadeva Temple, with an intention to misappropriate money from the devotees, printed different types of receipt books without the knowledge of the Malabar Devaswom Board and made unlawful gain. He also cut and removed 400 cubic feet of Ayani tree standing in the property. Thus the
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
