Chapter XVII — Of Penalties In Case Of Dishonour Of Certain Cheques For Insufficiency Of Funds In The Accounts

Section 139 — Presumption in favour of holder

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Free to read

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.