Accused Can Rebut Presumption of Debt in Cheque Dishonour Cases by Highlighting Specific Case Circumstances: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently delivered an important judgment on the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, particularly concerning Section 138 and Section 139. The case arose from an appeal filed by the complainant challenging the acquittal of the accused in a cheque dishonour case. The complainant had alleged that the accused borrowed Rs. 3 lakhs and issued a cheque in discharge of the debt, which was dishonoured due to insufficient funds.…