Quick Summary: Pradeep Kumar was initially found guilty for cheating and breaking trust, but a recent settlement led to his being cleared of charges.
Pradeep Kumar was found guilty by the local court in Coimbatore on September 22, 2023, for cheating and breaking trust. He was sentenced to one year of hard work in prison for each offense. This decision was later confirmed by a higher court in Coimbatore on June 11, 2025.
The case was about a money argument. Pradeep Kumar had borrowed Rs. 7,00,000 from Senthil Kumar and didn’t pay it back. This led to charges of cheating and breaking trust.
"Pradeep Kumar borrowed a sum of Rs.7,00,000/- from Senthil Kumar and promised to return the amount."
During the review of the case, both sides agreed to a settlement. On January 30, 2026, they filed an agreement, where Pradeep agreed to pay the full amount of Rs. 7,00,000 to Senthil Kumar. The court accepted this settlement.
"The parties have arrived at a settlement, reducing the terms in writing."
On February 3, 2026, Justice Sunder Mohan of the Madras High Court accepted the agreement and canceled Pradeep Kumar's conviction. The court ordered that any fines paid be given back and that Pradeep be released immediately.
"Pradeep Kumar is acquitted of the offenses under Sections 406 and 420... Pradeep Kumar shall be set at liberty forthwith."
Pradeep Kumar's conviction was overturned after he agreed to pay back the money he owed, and the court accepted this agreement, leading to his release.
