Section 140: Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138.

Q: What does Section 140 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 140 NIA pertains to "Defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 140 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 140 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 140 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 140 NIA?

धारा 140 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 140 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 140 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 140 NIA?

Dhara 140 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 140 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 140 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs defence which may not be allowed in any prosecution under section 138. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 140 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 140, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, § 140 (India).

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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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.

It shall 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.