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
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 ... with the law relating to negotiable instruments then in force in India, and either wholly blank or having written thereon an incomplete negotiable instrument
Section 147 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
147. Offences to be compoundable.—
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure
Section 87 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
87. Effect of material alteration.—
Any material alteration of a negotiable instrument renders the same void
Section 143 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
143. Power of Court to try cases summarily.—
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal
Section 27 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
27. Agency.—
Every person capable of binding himself or of being bound, as mentioned in section