Indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''
Section 16 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''. ] If the indorser signs his name only, the indorsement is said to be "in blank," and if he adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to, or to the order of, a specified person, the indorsement is said to be "in full", and the person so specified "Indorsee".--is called the “indor The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
1[(1)] If the indorser signs his name only, the indorsement is said to be "in blank," and if he adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to, or to the order of, a specified person, the indorsement is said to be "in full", and the person so specified
"Indorsee".--is called the “indorsee” of the instrument.
2[(2) The provisions of this Act relating to a payee shall apply with the necessary modifications to an indorsee.]
Section 16, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 16
What does Section 16 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 16 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''". ] If the indorser signs his name only, the indorsement is said to be "in blank," and if he adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to, or to the order of, a specified person, the indorsement is said to be "in full", and the person so specified "Indorsee".--is called the “indor
How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 NI Act, section 16 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. People searching for it also type negotiable instrument act section 16. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 16 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 16 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 16, 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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