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Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881), Section 138 – Cheque bounce complaint – Presumption – Rebuttal of presumption -- Witness very categorically stated that the documents had been executed by the petitioner and identified the signatures of the petitioner on the documents – Petitioner was at liberty to get her signatures compared through some handwriting & finger print expert, however, she did not do so – Held, cheque has been issued by the petitioner in discharge of her legal liability and she has failed to rebut the presumption as exists as per Section 118 read with Section 139 of the N.I. Act – Revision against conviction dismissed.

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