https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=298734 Execution of the cheque and the drawer's signature being admitted, the statutory presumption under the Negotiable Instruments Act remained unrebutted because the accused produced no reliable evidence to support the claim of misuse or prior issuance and sent no reply to the demand notice. The HC upheld conviction under Section 138. The sentence of fine and compensation, fixed with reference to the cheque amount, was also found proportionate and not excessive, so no interference was warranted. Only time for payment of the fine was extended. en-us Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:46:02 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=298734 Execution of the cheque and the drawer's signature being admitted, the statutory presumption under the Negotiable Instruments Act remained unrebutted because the accused produced no reliable evidence to support the claim of misuse or prior issuance and sent no reply to the demand notice. The HC upheld conviction under Section 138. The sentence of fine and compensation, fixed with reference to the cheque amount, was also found proportionate and not excessive, so no interference was warranted. Only time for payment of the fine was extended. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=298734