Protest
Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with protest. When a promissory note or bill of exchange has been dishonoured by non-acceptance or non-payment, the holder may, within a reasonable time, cause such dishonour to be noted and certified by a notary public. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
When a promissory note or bill of exchange has been dishonoured by non-acceptance or non-payment, the holder may, within a reasonable time, cause such dishonour to be noted and certified by a notary public. Such certificate is called a protest.
Protest for better security.-- When the acceptor of a bill of exchange has become insolvent, or his credit has been publicly impeached, before the maturity of the bill, the holder may, within a reasonable time, cause a notary public to demand better security of the acceptor, and on its being refused may, within a reasonable time, cause such facts to be noted and certified as aforesaid. Such certificate is called a protest for better security
Section 100, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
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Questions about Section 100
What does Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Protest". When a promissory note or bill of exchange has been dishonoured by non-acceptance or non-payment, the holder may, within a reasonable time, cause such dishonour to be noted and certified by a notary public.
How do I find court cases under Section 100 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 100, section 100 NI Act, section 100 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 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 100 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 100, 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.
Other sections of this Act
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- 142A. Validation for transfer of pending cases299 words
- 143. Power of Court to try cases summarily297 words
- 143A. Power to direct interim compensation291 words
- 142. Cognizance of offences290 words
- 141. Offences by companies287 words
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