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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Section 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 section 138 for the discharge, in whole or in part, of any debt or other liability.

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