https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=772414 In quashing proceedings arising from cheque dishonour complaints, disputes over whether post-dated cheques were security cheques, whether they were linked to a proprietorship concern, and whether a legally enforceable debt existed are ordinarily matters for trial, because the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act operates at the threshold and can be rebutted only by evidence. The pendency of a civil suit for eviction and rent arrears does not by itself bar criminal prosecution where Section 138 ingredients are prima facie made out. A single petition seeking quashing of multiple complaints based on separate cheques and distinct causes of action is also a relevant obstacle to blanket interference. en-us Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:29:43 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=772414 In quashing proceedings arising from cheque dishonour complaints, disputes over whether post-dated cheques were security cheques, whether they were linked to a proprietorship concern, and whether a legally enforceable debt existed are ordinarily matters for trial, because the statutory presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act operates at the threshold and can be rebutted only by evidence. The pendency of a civil suit for eviction and rent arrears does not by itself bar criminal prosecution where Section 138 ingredients are prima facie made out. A single petition seeking quashing of multiple complaints based on separate cheques and distinct causes of action is also a relevant obstacle to blanket interference. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=772414