Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Chapter 17 Of Penalties in Case of Dishonour of Certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts
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.