https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=89636 HC dismissed accused's criminal revision petition challenging conviction under Section 138 N.I. Act for cheque dishonour. Court upheld lower courts' findings that accused borrowed Rs.15 lakhs from complainant-relative and issued cheque in discharge of legally enforceable debt. Cheque dishonoured due to insufficient funds despite statutory notice. Court applied presumption under Section 139 N.I. Act favoring complainant, noting accused failed to rebut presumption on preponderance of probabilities standard. Evidence established close relationship between parties and genuine debt transaction. HC found no merit in accused's challenge to conviction and sentence, confirming dishonour constituted offense under Section 138 N.I. Act. en-us Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:29:00 +0530 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:29:10 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=89636 HC dismissed accused's criminal revision petition challenging conviction under Section 138 N.I. Act for cheque dishonour. Court upheld lower courts' findings that accused borrowed Rs.15 lakhs from complainant-relative and issued cheque in discharge of legally enforceable debt. Cheque dishonoured due to insufficient funds despite statutory notice. Court applied presumption under Section 139 N.I. Act favoring complainant, noting accused failed to rebut presumption on preponderance of probabilities standard. Evidence established close relationship between parties and genuine debt transaction. HC found no merit in accused's challenge to conviction and sentence, confirming dishonour constituted offense under Section 138 N.I. Act. Highlights Indian Laws Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:29:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=89636