LawgistThe Negotiable Instruments Act
139Presumption in favour of holder
It shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the holder of a cheque received the cheque of the nature referred to in section 138 for the discharge, in whole or in part, of any debt or other liability.
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OF PENALTIES IN CASE OF DISHONOUR OF CERTAIN CHEQUES FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNTS
- 138 Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the account
- 139 Presumption in favour of holder
- 140 Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138
- 141 Offences by companies
- 142 Cognizance of offences
- 142A Validation for transfer of pending cases
- 143 Power of Court to try cases summarily
- 143A Power to direct interim compensation
- 144 Mode of service of summons
- 145 Evidence on affidavit
- 146 Bank's slip prima facie evidence of certain facts
- 147 Offences to be compoundable
- 148 Power of Appellate Court to order payment pending appeal against conviction
