Dishonor of Cheque - insufficiency of funds - Rebuttal of ...

Burden Shifts to Appellant: Prove Cheque Issued for Legally Enforceable Debt After Rebuttal of Liability Presumption.

January 18, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

Dishonor of Cheque - insufficiency of funds - Rebuttal of presumption - When once the rebuttal has been established and proved to the contrary by the respondent/accused, then the burden shifts on appellant to satisfy such rebuttal and prove that cheque has been issued towards legally enforceable debt or liability. - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - insufficiency of funds - Rebuttal of ...

Burden Shifts to Appellant: Prove Cheque Issued for Legally Enforceable Debt After Rebuttal of Liability Presumption.

January 18, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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