Accused's Conviction Upheld for Failing to Disprove Presumption u/ss 118 and 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - Both the trial court and the appellate court rightly held that the burden was on the accused to disprove the initial presumption under Section 118 and 139 of the N.I.Act. The burden is not discharged rightly. Hence, the conviction of the accused for the offence under Section 138 of the N.I.Act is only to be upheld. - HC....