Section 138 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
138. Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the account.—
Where any cheque drawn
Section 139 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
139. Presumption in favour of holder.—
It shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that
Section 118 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
118. Presumptions as to negotiable instruments.—
Until the contrary is proved, the following presumptions shall be made
Section 142 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
142. Cognizance of offences.—
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure
Section 141 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
141. Offences by companies. —
(1) If the person committing an offence under section 138 is a company
mentioned above, the Negotiable
Instruments Act, 1881 was amended by the Negotiable
Instruments (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act,
2002 which inserted a specific provision ... Reasons. - The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
was amended by the Banking, Public Financial
Institutions and Negotiable Instruments Laws
(Amendment) Act, 1988 wherein a new Chapter
Section 20 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
20. Inchoate stamped instruments.—
Where one person signs and delivers to another a paper stamped in accordance
Section 147 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
147. Offences to be compoundable.—
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure
under Section 138 of the
Negotiable Instruments Act.
8. Sections 138 and 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act are
set out herein below for convenience ... Negotiable Instruments Act is
to infuse credibility to negotiable instruments including cheques
and to encourage and promote the use of negotiable instruments
including cheques
Section 87 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
87. Effect of material alteration.—
Any material alteration of a negotiable instrument renders the same void