Cheque dishonour case valid if filed within 30 days of notice. No need to prove notice service. Onus on accused to rebut service presumption. :

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....Dishonour of cheque case instituted within 30 days from legal notice date satisfies condition precedent for cognizance u/s 138 and 142(b) of NI Act. Complaint within limitation even if presumption of notice service within reasonable 30 days applied. Complainant not required to prove notice service before institution; accused to rebut deemed service presumption under Evidence Act. Trial courts must ensure compliance with NI Act provisions at registration stage. Appellate court judgment set aside, case remitted for fresh hearing.....