Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment
Section 75A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment. Delay in presentment [for acceptance or payment] is excused if the delay is caused by circumstances beyond the control of the holder, and not imputable to his default, misconduct or negligence. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.
1[75A. Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment--Delay in presentment 2[for acceptance or payment] is excused if the delay is caused by circumstances beyond the control of the holder, and not imputable to his default, misconduct or negligence. When the cause of delay ceases to operate, presentment must be made within a reasonable time.]
Section 75A, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).
Questions about Section 75A
What does Section 75A of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?
Section 75A of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment". [75A. Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment--Delay in presentment [for acceptance or payment] is excused if the delay is caused by circumstances beyond the control of the holder, and not imputable to his default, misconduct or negligence.
How do I find court cases under Section 75A 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 75A, section 75A NI Act, section 75A 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 75A of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?
Section 75A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 75A, 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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