Accused Fails to Present Probable Defense u/s 138; Prosecution Succeeds Due to Unchallenged Liability Presumption.

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....Offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act - if the accused is able to raise a probable defence, which creates a doubt about the existence of liability or enforceable debt, then the prosecution can fail. But, in the instant case, the petitioner has failed to raise any probable defence to rebut the presumption. - HC....