Accused Must Rebut Presumption of Valid Cheque Despite Writing Discrepancies; Court Allows Handwriting Expert as Defense Witness.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - Even if the difference in writing is established, the accused will still have to rebut the presumption under the Act, that the cheque is a valid tender and that he had made the payment to the complainant but despite that fact, the complainant filled up the cheque and presented the same leading to it being dishonoured - The petitioner-accused allowed examine the handwriting expert as a defence witness - HC....