Negotiable Instruments Act — Section 139
Presumption in favour of holder.—It shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the
139. Presumption 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 section138 for the discharge, in whole or in part, of any debt or other liability.
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Judgments citing Section 139
- Renuka v. The State of Maharashtra & Anr.
- Supreme Court · 2026
- Sumit Bansal v. M/s MGI Developers and Promoters & Anr.
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