Short title
Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with short title. This Act may be called the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
This Act may be called the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Local extent. Saving of usages relating to hundis, etc.--It extends to the whole of India 1*** but nothing herein contained affects the 2Indian Paper Currency Act, 1871 (3 of 1871), section 21, or affects any local usage relating to any instrument in an oriental language:
Provided that such usages may be excluded by any words in the body of the instrument which indicate an intention that the legal relations of the parties thereto shall he governed by this Act;
Commencement.--and it shall come into force on the first day of March, 1882.
Section 1, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
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Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Short title". This Act may be called the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: NI Act 1, section 1 NI Act, section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 21 (''At sight''), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 1, came into force on 01 Mar 1882, having been enacted on 09 Dec 1881. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 143A. Power to direct interim compensation291 words
- 142. Cognizance of offences290 words
- 141. Offences by companies287 words
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