Madras High Court
B.Praveena vs K.Padma on 10 April, 2026
Author: M.Nirmal Kumar
Bench: M. Nirmal Kumar
Crl.M.P.No.6625 of 2026
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CRL OP No. 9367 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 10-04-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR
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B.Praveena
Proprietor,
Pranesh Associates,
No.701, 7th Floor, Q-Tower (Black),
Metro Zone (Backside V.R.Mall),
Anna Nagar, Koyambedu,
Chennai 600 040.
Petitioner(s)
Vs
K.Padma
Respondent(s)
For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.P.Manoharan
Senior Counsel
for Mr.T.M.Naveen
ORDER
The contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that the
respondent has lodged a false complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable
Instruments Act, 1881 against the petitioner beyond the period of limitation,
that too, without filing any petition for condonation of delay. Further, he
submitted that the cheque was issued in connection with the earlier transactions,
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for which the entire amount has been repaid is misused.
2. It was further submitted that a police complaint was lodged stating that
the petitioner owes dues to the respondent. The respondent police, upon enquiry,
found that the complaint to be false and closed the same.
3. In view of the above, this Court finds force in the submission made by
the learned counsel for the petitioner. Accordingly, there shall be an order of
interim stay.
Post this matter on 09.06.2026.
10-04-2026
Jd
Index:Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order
Internet:Yes
Neutral Citation:Yes/No
To
1. FTC-I Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Allikulam, Chennai.
2. The Public Prosecutor,
Madras High Court, Chennai.
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