section 139

Home - section 139

Posted inNews

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…

Posted by

Rawlaw August 2, 2025

Posted inNews

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…

Posted by

Rawlaw June 18, 2025

Recent News

Delhi High Court restores probate and upholds mother’s final wishes — “Suspicious circumstances must be proved, not presumed; unproved allegations cannot defeat a validly executed Will”
Supreme Court upholds conviction for aggravated sexual assault on a 4-year-old child, holding that “Medical evidence cannot override consistent ocular testimony,” but reduces sentence from seven to six years
Bombay High Court clarifies that “Auction timelines are part of legal proceedings” and holds that the pandemic-period delay in depositing auction amounts stands protected under the Supreme Court’s exclusion order
Bombay high court affirms labour-friendly approach, holding that “When an employer does not dispute employment, the workman deserves full protection of industrial justice” in reinstatement appeal
Bombay high court upholds preventive detention, holding that “Verification by senior police officers offers sufficient assurance of genuineness” and personal verification by detaining authority is not required

Scroll to Top