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Acquittal in Cheque Dishonor Case: Accused Rebuts Presumption u/s 139, Complainant Fails to Prove Financial Capacity.

July 13, 2021

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Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal of the accused - rebuttal of presumption - legally enforceable debt or not - The complainant has failed to establish his financial capacity to advance loan. Hence, it cannot be presumed that the cheque was issued in discharge of legally enforceable debt or liability. As such, the presumption under Section 139 of the N.I. Act stands rebutted and the accused by cross-examining the complainant, has rebutted the said presumption. - HC

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Dishonor of Cheque - acquittal of the accused - rebuttal of ...

Acquittal in Cheque Dishonor Case: Accused Rebuts Presumption u/s 139, Complainant Fails to Prove Financial Capacity.

July 13, 2021

Case Laws Indian Laws HC

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