Offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - ...

Cheque Dishonor Case: Respondent Fails to Rebut Presumption u/s 139, Burden of Proof Remains Unshifted.

September 24, 2015

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Offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - Dishonor of cheque due to insufficient funds - respondent herein has not rebutted the presumption invoked u/s 139 - Further, he has not probabilised his defence. Hence, the onus does not shift to the complainant - HC

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Offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act - ...

Cheque Dishonor Case: Respondent Fails to Rebut Presumption u/s 139, Burden of Proof Remains Unshifted.

September 24, 2015

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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