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AYes, a complete defence
BYes, if amount small
CNo, it is no defence
DYes, if first offence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No, it is no defence
Section 140 denies the defence that the drawer had no reason to believe the cheque would be dishonoured.
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