Section 139
Presumption in favour of holder.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
About this Act
An Act to define and amend the law relating to Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange and Cheques.
It shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the
holder of a cheque received the cheque of the nature referred to in section 138 for the discharge, in whole
or in part, of any debt or other liability.