Crossing after issue
Section 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with crossing after issue. Where a cheque is uncrossed, the holder may cross it generally or specially. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
Where a cheque is uncrossed, the holder may cross it generally or specially.
Where a cheque is crossed generally, the holder may cross it specially.
Where a cheque is crossed generally, or specially, the holder may add the words "not negotiable".
Where a cheque is crossed specially, the banker to whom it is crossed may again cross it specially to another banker, his agent, for collection.
Section 125, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
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Questions about Section 125
What does Section 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Crossing after issue". Where a cheque is uncrossed, the holder may cross it generally or specially.
How do I find court cases under Section 125 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 125, section 125 NI Act, section 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. People searching for it also type negotiable instrument act 125. 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 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 125 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 125, 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
- 138. Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency, etc., of funds in the account312 words
- 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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