Instrument indorsed in blank
Section 54 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with instrument indorsed in blank. Subject to the provisions hereinafter contained as to crossed cheques, a negotiable instrument indorsed in blank is payable to the bearer thereof even although originally payable to order. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
Subject to the provisions hereinafter contained as to crossed cheques, a negotiable instrument indorsed in blank is payable to the bearer thereof even although originally payable to order.
Section 54, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 54
What does Section 54 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 54 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Instrument indorsed in blank". Subject to the provisions hereinafter contained as to crossed cheques, a negotiable instrument indorsed in blank is payable to the bearer thereof even although originally payable to order.
How do I find court cases under Section 54 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 54, section 54 NI Act, section 54 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 54 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 54 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 54, 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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