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Supreme Court has observed that if the signature on the cheque is admitted, then presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act that the cheque was issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt will be raised. Upon such presumption being raised, it is incumbent upon the accused to rebut the same.
Even in the instant case the amount spent by the complainant was not shown in his income tax returns. As such, the trial Court had rightly held that it creates a doubt regarding the financial position of the appellant and if he really spent that much amount, there must be record for him for withdrawal of amount from his bank account and spending the same.
N. Raveendran Vs Shajahan (Kerala High Court) The absence of salutation Like Mr./M/s. while drawing the cheque by accused cannot be a ground for the accused to be acquitted from proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF KERALA HIGH COURT This appeal arises out of the judgment […]
Md. Nasim Ansari son of Late Md. Muslim Vs The State of Jharkhand (Jharkhand High Court) Heard Mrs. Ritu Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner. 2. Heard Mrs. Vandana Bharti, learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the opposite party- State. 3. Heard Mr. Ashok Kr. Sinha, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party […]
The Hon’ble High Court in present facts of the case after interpreting the word ‘may’ have held that granting of 20% compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is totally valid as the said provision is not discretionary in nature.
Pursuant to directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, following Practice Directions are issued to all Courts dealing with cases under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, in Telangana State.
Nowadays cheques are used closely everywhere for many purposes which include loan repayment, salary & wage payment, bill payment, and fee payment, etc. so on a daily basis, banks process and clear the vast majority of cheques which is used to secure evidence of payment. However, cheques are still a very common mode of payment for all nowadays. It is always advisable to issue crossed “Account Payee Only” cheques in order to avoid its misuse.
In Re Expeditious Trial of Cases Under Section 138 of N.I. Act 1881 (Supreme Court) 1) The High Courts are requested to issue practice directions to the Magistrates to record reasons before converting trial of complaints under Section 138 of the Act from summary trial to summons 2) Inquiry shall be conducted on receipt of […]
Central Government hereby declares every Saturday as a public holiday for Life Insurance Corporation of India, with immediate effect.
K. Basheer Vs C.K. Usman Koya (High Court Kerala) It is also to be noted in this context that the offence u/s.138 of the Act is an offence which would be attracted on the ingredients above referred being satisfied. The statute also provides a presumption in favour of the holder which cannot be rendered otiose. […]
