O R D E R

This Criminal Revision Case has been filed as against the Judgment passed in C.A.No.28 of 2018, dated 05.04.2021, on the file of the Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Mahila Court, Tiruvarur, thereby confirming the order of conviction and sentence imposed in STC No.55 of 2017, dated 31.05.2018, on the file of the Judicial Magistrate (FTC), Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur, for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

2. The respondent lodged a complaint against the petitioner for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, alleging that on 20.07.2017, the petitioner borrowed a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- from the respondent. In order to repay the said amount, the petitioner issued a cheque and the same was presented for collection. However, the said cheque was returned dishonoured with an endorsement “Funds Insufficient”. After causing a statutory notice, the respondent lodged a complaint and the same has been take