Bare ActsThe NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881

Section 139

Presumption in favour of holder

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Presumption in favour of holder.—It shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the holder of a cheque received the cheque of the nature referred to in section138 for the discharge, in whole or in part, of any debt or other liability.

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