High Court of Bombay at Goa Allows Appeals in Section 138 NI Act Cases — Reverses Acquittal by Sessions Court. Presumption under Sections 118 and 139 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies once signature on cheque is admitted, shifting burden on accused to rebut existence of legally enforceable debt.
26 Sep 2025The case involves two criminal appeals filed by Pierre Antonio Lobo (the complainant) against the acquittal of Jose Remedios A.A. Rodrigues (the accus...





