Presumption as to foreign law
Section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with presumption as to foreign law. The law of any foreign country regarding promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques shall be presumed to be the same as that of [India], unless and until the contrary is proved. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
The law of any foreign country 1*** regarding promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques shall be presumed to be the same as that of 2 [India], unless and until the contrary is proved.
Section 137, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 137
What does Section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Presumption as to foreign law". The law of any foreign country regarding promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques shall be presumed to be the same as that of [India], unless and until the contrary is proved.
How do I find court cases under Section 137 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 137, section 137 NI Act, section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. People searching for it also type negotiable instruments act 137. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 137, 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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