Presentment of instrument payable on demand
Section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with presentment of instrument payable on demand. Subject to the provisions of section 31, a negotiable instrument payable on demand must be presented for payment within a reasonable time after it is received by the holder. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
Subject to the provisions of section 31, a negotiable instrument payable on demand must be presented for payment within a reasonable time after it is received by the holder.
Section 74, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
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Questions about Section 74
What does Section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Presentment of instrument payable on demand". Subject to the provisions of section 31, a negotiable instrument payable on demand must be presented for payment within a reasonable time after it is received by the holder.
How do I find court cases under Section 74 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 74, section 74 NI Act, section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 31 (Liability of drawee of cheque), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 74 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 74, 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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