Reasonable time
Section 105 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with reasonable time. In determining what is a reasonable time for presentment for acceptance or payment, for giving notice of dishonour and for noting, regard shall be had to the nature of the instrument and the usual course of dealing with respect to similar instruments; The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
In determining what is a reasonable time for presentment for acceptance or payment, for giving notice of dishonour and for noting, regard shall be had to the nature of the instrument and the usual course of dealing with respect to similar instruments; and, in calculating such time, public holidays shall be excluded.
Section 105, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 105
What does Section 105 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 105 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Reasonable time". In determining what is a reasonable time for presentment for acceptance or payment, for giving notice of dishonour and for noting, regard shall be had to the nature of the instrument and the usual course of dealing with respect to similar instruments;
How do I find court cases under Section 105 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 105, section 105 NI Act, section 105 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 105 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 105 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 105, 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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