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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Party receiving must transmit notice of dishonour

In force From 01 Mar 1882 Act 26 of 1881 As on 14 Oct 2026

Act 26 of 1881 Ministry Finance Enacted 09 Dec 1881 In force 01 Mar 1882

Section 95 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 deals with party receiving must transmit notice of dishonour. Any party receiving notice of dishonour must, in order to render any prior party liable to himself, give notice of dishonour to such party within a reasonable time, unless such party otherwise receives due notice as provided by section 93. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1882.

Any party receiving notice of dishonour must, in order to render any prior party liable to himself, give notice of dishonour to such party within a reasonable time, unless such party otherwise receives due notice as provided by section 93.

Section 95, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 93 By and to whom notice should be given

Questions about Section 95

What does Section 95 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deal with?

Section 95 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is headed "Party receiving must transmit notice of dishonour". Any party receiving notice of dishonour must, in order to render any prior party liable to himself, give notice of dishonour to such party within a reasonable time, unless such party otherwise receives due notice as provided by section 93.

How do I find court cases under Section 95 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 95, section 95 NI Act, section 95 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 95 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 93 (By and to whom notice should be given), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 95 of the Negotiable Instruments Act come into force?

Section 95 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, cited as NI Act 95, 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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