Cheque Dishonour Case: Insufficient Evidence Leads to Appeal Dismissal Under Section 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act

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....HC dismissed the appeal in a cheque dishonour case, finding insufficient evidence of a legally enforceable debt. The court noted the complainant failed to prove the outstanding amount beyond reasonable doubt. Despite presumptions under Negotiable Instruments Act Section 139, the accused successfully rebutted the claim by demonstrating lack of clear documentation regarding the exact loan liability. The court accepted the trial court's findings that the complainant could not establish a valid, recoverable debt, thereby maintaining the original acquittal and rejecting the appeal.....