Liability of drawer
Section 30 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with liability of drawer. The drawer of a bill of exchange or cheque is bound, in case of dishonour by the drawee or acceptor thereof, to compensate the holder, provided due notice of dishonour has been given to, or received by, the drawer as hereinafter provided. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
The drawer of a bill of exchange or cheque is bound, in case of dishonour by the drawee or acceptor thereof, to compensate the holder, provided due notice of dishonour has been given to, or received by, the drawer as hereinafter provided.
Section 30, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 30
What does Section 30 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 30 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Liability of drawer". The drawer of a bill of exchange or cheque is bound, in case of dishonour by the drawee or acceptor thereof, to compensate the holder, provided due notice of dishonour has been given to, or received by, the drawer as hereinafter provided.
How do I find court cases under Section 30 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 30, section 30 NI Act, section 30 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. People searching for it also type negotiable instrument act section 30. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 30 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 30 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 30, 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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