Conviction upheld for cheque dishonour under Sections 118(a) and 139 NI Act; denial alone insufficient defense

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....The HC upheld the conviction for dishonour of cheque due to insufficient funds, affirming the presumption under Sections 118(a) and 139 of the NI Act that the cheque was issued for discharge of a legal debt. The accused failed to rebut this presumption, offering no credible explanation or defence evidence under Section 313 CrPC. Mere denial was deemed insufficient. The Court found no error or perversity in the trial court's findings and rejected the revision petition. The compensation of Rs. 15,000 awarded by the trial court was deemed reasonable, and the sentence of imprisonment for default in payment was affirmed. The revision petition was dismissed in its entirety.....