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Delhi High Court Upholds Criminal Proceedings in ₹1.9 Crore Cheque Bounce Case: “Prima facie liability subsisted, presumption under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act cannot be rebutted at pre-trial stage”

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking quashing of a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The petitioner had issued two post-dated cheques…

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Rawlaw August 2, 2025

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Kerala High Court Upholds Acquittal in Cheque Dishonour Case: “Presumption Under Section 139 Not Automatic Where Transaction Appears Improbable”

Court’s Decision In Crl. A. No. 2231 of 2008, the Kerala High Court dismissed a criminal appeal filed by the complainant challenging the acquittal of the accused in a cheque…

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Rawlaw June 18, 2025

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