# The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 21: ''At sight''

- Act: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881)
- In force from: 1882-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ni-act/section/21/

## Text

In a promissory note or bill of exchange the expressions "at sight" and "on presentment" mean on demand. The expression "After sight"--"after sight" means, in a promissory note, after presentment for sight, and, in a bill of exchange, after acceptance, or nothing for non-acceptance, or protest for non-acceptance.

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