NI Act · XVI — O F I N T E R N A T I O N A L LA W

Section 139. Presumption in favour of holder

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

139. 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.

Source: India Code