Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881–Sec. 138–Service of notice–Presumption of–The presumption of service u/s. 27 of the General Clauses Act is indeed a rebuttable presumption and cannot be elevated to the status of conclusive proof, essentially in criminal jurisprudence where strict compliance with procedural safeguard is mandatory–The service upon the wife of accused who is neither an agent nor statutorily authorized to receive notice in criminal proceedings, does not constitute valid service–Findings of acquittal recorded by the Trial Court were based on a thorough and correct appreciation of facts and law.
