Itshall not be a defence in a prosecution for an offence under section 138 that the drawer had no reason to believe when he issued the cheque that the cheque may be dishonoured on presentment for the reasons stated in that section.
Central Act · India · Chapter XVII — Of Penalties in Case of Dishonour of Certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts
Section 140 Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Edition: India Code central text incorporating the 2018 amendment
Judgments on Section 140
LOK 2015 (3) SC 199 · Supreme Court of India