Section11
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Inland instrument

In force From 01 Mar 1882 Act 26 of 1881 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 26 of 1881 Ministry Finance Enacted 09 Dec 1881 In force 01 Mar 1882

Section 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with inland instrument. A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in [India] and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in, [India] shall be deemed to be an inland instrument. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.

A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in 1[India] and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in, 1[India] shall be deemed to be an inland instrument.

Section 11, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).

Questions about Section 11

What does Section 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?

Section 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Inland instrument". A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in [India] and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in, [India] shall be deemed to be an inland instrument.

How do I find court cases under Section 11 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 11, section 11 NI Act, section 11 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 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?

Section 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 11, 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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