Accused May Rebut Presumption under Section 139 of NI Act by Presenting Evidence Disputing Complainant’s Financial Capacity: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has upheld the acquittal of the accused in a case filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, concerning the dishonour of a cheque. The appeal was filed by the complainant Thangam, challenging the trial court’s order that had acquitted the accused V.V. Haridasan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Johnson John, who found no reason to interfere with the lower court’s finding that…