Dishonor of Cheque - existence of debt or not - once the cheque ...

Cheque Dishonor: Presumption of Debt u/s 139 if Accused Acknowledges Signature; Burden on Accused to Disprove.

August 27, 2019

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Dishonor of Cheque - existence of debt or not - once the cheque relates to the account of the accused and he accepts and admits the signatures on the said cheque, then initial presumption as contemplated u/s 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act has to be raised.

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Dishonor of Cheque - existence of debt or not - once the cheque ...

Cheque Dishonor: Presumption of Debt u/s 139 if Accused Acknowledges Signature; Burden on Accused to Disprove.

August 27, 2019

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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