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May 26, 2021

Dishonor of Cheque - cheque on presentation was dishonoured for want of sufficient funds - acquittal of the accused - Once signature, execution and handing over of the cheque are satisfactorily proved, the presumption u/s. 139 of the NI Act would come into play and remain in force until the accused discharges the burden. The complainant has successfully established the signature, execution and handing over of the cheque. There is absolutely no evidence adduced to rebut the said presumption available to the complainant u/s. 139 of the NI Act - The impugned judgment of acquittal, thus, cannot be sustained and is liable to be set aside - HC

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