Accused Not Required to Testify in Cheque Dishonor Cases, But Must Present Strong Evidence to Rebut Presumption u/s 139.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - It is clear that the accused need not enter the witness box to rebut the presumption. However, such presumption of law cannot be considered as rebutted only by giving denials and suggestions. There has to be some cogent material brought on record during the evidence of the complainant and his witnesses, on the preponderance of probabilities so as to rebut such presumption - In the present matter and from the cross-examination of the complainant, it is clear that the accused failed to rebut the presumption under Section 139 of N.I. Act. - HC....