How acceptance for honour must be made
Section 109 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with how acceptance for honour must be made. A person desiring to accept for honour must, [by writing on the bill under his hand, declare that he accepts under protest the protested bill for the honour of the drawer or of a particular indorser whom he names, or generally for honour. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
A person desiring to accept for honour must, 1[by writing on the bill under his hand, declare that he accepts under protest the protested bill for the honour of the drawer or of a particular indorser whom he names, or generally for honour. 2 ***
Section 109, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 109
What does Section 109 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 109 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "How acceptance for honour must be made". A person desiring to accept for honour must, [by writing on the bill under his hand, declare that he accepts under protest the protested bill for the honour of the drawer or of a particular indorser whom he names, or generally for honour.
How do I find court cases under Section 109 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 109, section 109 NI Act, section 109 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 109 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 109 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 109, 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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- 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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