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Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
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About — Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is an Indian law governing promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques. It creates a uniform framework for issuing, transferring and enforcing these instruments, enabling reliable commercial trade. Section 138, for instance, criminalises the holder of a dishonoured cheque.