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KUMARAN vs STATE OF KERALA AND ANR

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The Supreme Court of India decided this matter on 5 May 2017. The registry identifies it as Diary No. 41866/2012. It was heard by Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman,navin Sinha.

The disposal recorded by the registry is "Appeals dismissed; judgment upheld". The record refers to 3 enactments, among them Negotiable Instruments Act, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code. 6 statutory provisions are noted on the record.

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CourtSupreme Court of India
Record typeJudgment
Diary numberDiary No. 41866/2012
Date of decision
Decision year2017
BenchROHINTON FALI NARIMAN,NAVIN SINHA
PetitionerKUMARAN
RespondentSTATE OF KERALA AND ANR
DisposalAppeals dismissed; judgment upheld
Reportingreportable
Acts
  • Negotiable Instruments Act
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Indian Penal Code
Sections
  • Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act
  • Section 357(3) of Cr.P.C.
  • Section 421 of Cr.P.C.
  • Section 431 of Cr.P.C.
  • Section 70 of the Indian Penal Code
  • Section 64 of the Indian Penal Code
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