Accused Fails to Prove Coercion in Cheque Case; Presumption u/s 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act Upheld.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - Accused took a specific defence that the cheque in question was obtained by the complainant by exercising force and that the same was a blank cheque. The complainant misused the blank cheque and filed a false complaint. Even though a specific defence is taken by the accused, he has not probabilised the same. When the accused admits issuance of the cheque in favour of the complainant, the presumption under Section 139 of N.I. Act arises and unless the accused rebuts the presumption, he is liable for conviction.- HC....