Negotiable Instruments Act

A Court can take the cognizance of an offence under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act?

M drew a cheque amounting to Rs. 2 lakh payable to N and subsequently delivered to him. After receipt of cheque N endorsed the same to C but kept it in his safe locker. After sometime, N died, and P found the cheque in N's safe locker. State the nature of the Instrument as amounting to indorsement under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

What is the punishment prescribed for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act provides penal provisions in case of dishonour of cheque, if it is presented to the Bank within a period of three months:

The complaint for taking cognizance of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 has to be made:

In which judgment, under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 the Hon'ble Supreme Court held that though compounding requires consent of both the parties, but even in absence of such consent, the Court can, in the interest of justice, on being satisfied that the complainant has been duly compensated, in its discretion, close the proceedings and discharge the accused:

Offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is triable by the court on the basis of

Who among the following has defined jurisprudence as 'the knowledge of things divine and human, the science of right and wrong?'

Effect of 'not negotiable' crossing is mentioned under

What is the statutory notice period for intimating dishonour of cheque under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

Which of the following is true about 'Inchoate Instrument'?

Which of the following circumstances will attract the provisions of Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act?

The appeal against an order of acquittal passed by Judicial Magistrate First Class in respect of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act would lie to-

As per Section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, presumption in regard to the date of a negotiable instrument is that every negotiable instrument bearing a date was made or drawn:

Offence under Negotiable Instruments Act are:

How much time is given for complaint for 'dishonour' of cheque?

As per the provision of section 93, when a cheque is dishoroured by non-acceptance or non-payment the holder

Which provision of the Act deals with 'payment in due course'?

In order to rebut the presumption under Section 138 & 118 of Negotiable Instruments Act accused

A cheque which is torn into pieces is called

Under section 138 of the Act, territorial jurisdiction does not arise on the following places:

In trial of an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the provisions of Sections 262 of 265 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under Section 138 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 unless complaint is made, from the date of accrual of cause of action, within:

A protest is made by

With effect from which date, the term of imprisonment under section 138 was increased to two years from one year?

The undertaking contained in a promissory note, to pay a certain sum of money is:

Under section 16 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 'indorsement in blank' of an instrument means

What is the punishment for offence under Section 13 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

Written complaint should be made to the court from the date of cause of action, within a period of:

What sentence can be awarded to a convict for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:

Mens rea has no place while determining penal liability under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881'. This statement is:

It shall not be a defence in a prosecution for an offence under Section 138 that the drawer had no reason to believe when he issued the cheque that the cheque may be dishonoured on presentment for the reasons stated in the Section. This statement is:

Who among the following is empowered to take cognizance of any offence committed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

In every trial, under Section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, an endeavour shall be made to conclude the trial:

If a prosecution for an offence under Section 138 the fact that drawer had no reason to believe when he issued the cheque that the cheque may be dishonoured on presentment

Dishonour by non-acceptance takes place

The Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, section 4 covers . . . . . . .

Court can take cognizance of any offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act

Court shall not take cognizance of any offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 unless complaint is made within:

The dishonour of cheque is a punishable offence under section . . . . . . . . of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881.

Match List-I with List-II and give the correct answer by using the given below the lists: List-I List-II a. Decision given by the Permanent Court of Arbitration 1. The Right of Minorities in the upper Silesia (Minority schools) b. The principle/doctrine of Forum Progratum was enunciated in the case 2. Pious Fund case c. A leading case on "reprisal" is: 3. The Asylum (Colombia v. Peru) Case d. Case decided by International Court of Justice under 'Contentious Jurisdiction' 4. Naulilaa incident

A cheques can be presented, within a period of six months from the date on which it is drawn:

Which provision of the Act deals with the effect of declaration -

Read the following statements: (1) There is a rebuttable presumption that a cheque bearing a date was made or drawn on such date. (2) It cannot be presumed that the holder of a cheque is a holder in due course. (3) There is an irrebuttable presumption that the cheque was made or drawn for consideration. Select the correct answer:

The dishonour of cheque is punishable if it is dishonoured due to . . . . . . .

Every trial under Section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act shall be conducted as expeditiously as possible and an endeavour shall be made to conclude the trial:

In which of the following, the Hon'ble Supreme Court held that in a case arising from Negotiable Instruments Act, successive sentences may be directed to run concurrently if both transactions are part of single transaction?

In which of the following case, the Supreme Court held that for rebutting statutory presumption under Section 118(a) and 139 of the Act, the evidence adduced on behalf of the complainant could be relied upon?

What is main objective of Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act

Validity of Cheque is 6 months.

Under Section 138 of the Act, maximum term of imprisonment is:

Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 Maximum punishment of imprisonment and fine is

The term 'Negotiable instrument' is defined in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, under section

Which one of the following is not the essential requirement to fulfil an instrument intended to be a Promissory Note?

In which of the following cases, did the Hon'ble Supreme Court decide the issue of territorial jurisdiction of the court to entertain a complaint under the Negotiable Instruments Act in reference to the Amending Ordinance of 2015?

Under Section 97 of Negotiable Instruments Act when the party to whom notice of dishonor is dispatched is dead, but the party dispatching the notice is ignorant of his death, then

As per the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, when the day on which a promissory note or bill of exchange is at maturity is a public holiday, the instrument shall be deemed tobe due on the . . . . . . . . .

Following is not the essential conditions for applicability of Section 8 of the Act -

The provision regarding summary procedure relating to suits upon bills of exchange, hundies and promissory notes are laid down in

A bill of lading is:

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, how many times, a holder of a cheque can present it before a bank during the period of its validity?

Where a cheque is crossed generally the banker on whom it is drawn

In which of the following case the elementary law is laid down that where there is no acceptance, no cause of action can have arisen to the payee against the drawee

A minor borrowed some money on a promissory note. After attaining majority, he executed another promissory note in respect of the original loan plus the accrued interest. The creditor filed a suit to recover the money on the basis of the second promissory note. The suit is liable

Director of a company is liable for an offence committed by the company under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:

A takes a loan from B with promise to pay it back within six months. It is also stipulated that on the failure to pay within six months. A will be liable to pay double the amount borrowed

Can the legal representative of a deceased person negotiate a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable to order by delivery only which was indorsed by the deceased but not delivered by him?

In the absence of a contract to the contrary, the liability of the maker or drawer of a foreign negotiable instrument is regulated in all essential matters

The notice of dishonour of cheque is to be given with in . . . . . . . of its knowledge to receiver.

In one of the recent judgements Supreme Court has held that section of the Amendment Act, shall have a retrospective effect (Applicable to complaints which were filed prior to 1 st September 2018, in respect to the appeals against the order of conviction and sentence for the offence under section 138 of the Act.

Where an indorser of an instrument excludes his liability and afterwards becomes the holder of the instrument, who are liable to him?

The presumption regarding dishonour of a cheque on production of a bank slip is

The Negotiable Instruments Act provides for payment of interim compensation by the drawer of the cheque to the complainant. Such interim compensation should not exceed . . . . . . . . of the amount of the cheque.

Cheque is always payable on demand.

If the indorser signs his name and adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to a specified person, the indorsement is said to be:

If a minor draws, indorses, delivers or negotiates an instrument, such instrument binds

The cognizance of offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act can be taken by the J.M.F.C. having territorial jurisdiction at the

For the purpose of attracting the provisions of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a cheque has to be presented to the bank within a period of

The dishonour of Cheque is punishable for a maximum term up to . . . . . . . years.

A cheque drawn on a bank in USA and made payable at USA was presented in Chennai. Can the complaint be filed in Chennai?

A post-dated cheque remains only a bill of exchange till the date on its face and only from that date it becomes a cheque being payable on demand. The statement is-

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and give the correct answer with the help of given below: Assertion (A): The surety has no right to restrain execution against him until the creditor exhausted all his remedies against the Principal Debtor. Reason (R): The Liability of the surety is co-extensive with that of the Principal Debtor, unless it is otherwise provided by contract.

By the notice for dishonour of cheque the Drawer is to be granted . . . . . . . time for payment.

Match List I with List II and give the correct answer by using the given below: List-I (Provisions) List-II (Sections of Negotiable Act) a. Cognizance of offences 1. Section 140 b. Power of Court to try cases summarily 2. Section 139 c. Defences which may not be allowed in any prosecution under Section 138 3. Section 143 d. Presumption in favour of holder 4. Section 142

Where a promissory note is payable by instalments, and two or more instalments have become due, and the holder of the note sues only for one of the instalments and omits to sue for the other instalments.

The Negotiable Instruments Act makes specific mention of three instruments, namely Cheque, Bill of exchange and

What procedure of trial is provided to the Court against the matter related with penalties if comes under any Section of the Chapter XVII of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

As per Section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, every offence punishable under the Act is

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: If an amount written in an instrument is stated differently in figures and words, the amount stated in:

A resides at Hyderabad, B at Calcutta and C at Delhi. A, B and C being together at Allahabad, B and C make a joint promissory note payable on demand, and deliver to A. A may sue B and C:

An offence under Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act was tried summarily. But the court imposed on the accused a sentence of imprisonment for one year. The sentence is

For cognizance to be taken of the offence of dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds in the account, which of the following are prerequisites:

A protest must contain

Which provision of the Act lays down that foreign bills must be protested for dishonour if so required by the law of the place where they are drawn?

What's the maximum punishment under the Negotiable Instruments Act

A demand notice in writing has to be given to the drawer by the payee under Section 138 of "The Negotiable Instruments Act," 1881, after receiving intimation from the Bank of Dishonour of cheque, within the period of:

The offence of dishonour of cheques, for insufficiency, etc., of funds, in the account of the drawer, is punishable with:

A complaint against an offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881

A post-dated cheque remains only a bill of exchange till the date on its face and only from that date it becomes a cheque being payable on demand. This observation was made by the court in case of

Which of the following High Court's held that the blank cheque is not a cheque in the eye of law

A draws a cheque in favour of B, a minor. B endorses it in favour of C and C endorses in favour of D. The cheque is dishonoured. Which of the following is not correct about liabilities of the parties?

Maximum sentence of fine which a J.M.F.C. can impose for offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act:-

Negotiation by endorsement' has been explained under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in

A bill is drawn payable to 'A' or order. 'A' indorses it to 'B', the indorsement not containing the words "or order" or any equivalent words. Can 'B' negotiate the instrument?

The presumption as to the date of a negotiable instrument under section 118 is that, every negotiable instrument bearing a date was made or drawn

Which one of the following is not meant by the term 'Company' for the purpose of the Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Can the holder of a negotiable instrument indorsed in blank convert the indorsement into an indorsement in full?

A bill of exchange contains a/an

Which of the following are presumptions as to a negotiable instrument under section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act? Answer using given below: (1) Presumption of contractual capacity (2) Presumption of consideration (3) Presumption of maturity of instrument (4) Presumption of date

Section 100 of Negotiable Instruments Act deals with:

Which one of the following proviso clauses of Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act requires notice of fifteen days in case of failure of payment of cheque?

Relation of Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is with

Every instrument is presumed to made, drawn, endorsed or negotiated for . . . . . . .

Which of the following is not a negotiable instrument:

Which of the following negotiable instruments requires acceptance by the drawee before payment can be demanded?

Under which Act public holidays are declared:

Power of the Court to try cases summarily given under Section:

"The term 'protest' used under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in Section 100 includes noting also." The statement is

Appeal against an order of acquittal by J.M.F.C. in respect of an offence under section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act can be filed in:-

The question of the reasonableness of the time for presenting a bill of exchange for payment is a

A complaint, against the drawer of a cheque, dishonoured for insufficiency, etc., of funds, must be made:

Which Section of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 excludes the defence that the "drawer had no reason to believe when he issued a cheque that it may be dishonoured on presentment for the reasons stated in Section 138 of the Act"?

Which provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act mandates that the offences punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act shall be tried summarily?

The term 'negotiation' in section 14 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 refers to

Negotiable Instruments Act:- Whether a minor may draw, indorse, deliver and negotiate any instrument?

Under section 76(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the engagement to pay must have been entered into

All cheques are bill of exchange, but all bills of exchange are not cheques

Which one of the following is a prescribed period of limitation for taking cognizance to the Court against the offence committed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

The maximum amount of fine which can be imposed under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is

A draws a bill on B for 1 500 payable to the order of A. B accepts the bill, but subsequently dishonours it by non-payment. Asues B on the bill. B proves that it was accepted for value as to 1 400, and as an accommodation to the plaintiff as to the residue. Thus, as per the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, A can only recover the following amount:

Which of the following section of Negotiable Instruments Act is related with presumption?

Under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, complaint may be made within from cause of action arises -

If the person committing an offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, is a company, the following shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence:

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the given below the lists: List I List II a. Cognizance of offences 1. Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 b. Offences by companies and firms 2. Section 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 c. Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds 3. Section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 d. Power of court to try cases summarily 4. Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

The Provision, that "no court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class shall try offence punishable under Section 138", exists under

The Drawer shall be held . . . . . . . . under section 138 if he has stopped payment after issuing the cheque.

In which of the following cases did Supreme Court hold that complaint for dishonor of cheque can be filed at the place where cheque was lodged and not where cheque was issued?

Whether director is liable if the cheque issued on behalf of company is dishonored?

Which of the following is a correct statement of law as per Sections 138 and 142 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

In which of the following judgments has the Supreme Court held that only those courts within whose territorial limits the drawee bank is situated, would have jurisdiction to try the cases for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Can the Magistrate order an investigation on the allegation of an offence under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act?

In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 do not contain a condition that the prosecution of a company is sine qua non for prosecution of other persons. The liability of the Directors/Officers etc. is vicarious and will flow from the liability of the company/firm.

Under section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the onus of proving absence of consideration in the execution of a negotiable instrument is on the

Can a drawer escape from his liability?

The indorsement of a negotiable instrument followed by delivery

Who is entitled to make a complaint for taking cognizance of the offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Which of the Section of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 provides that "where a person is nominated as a Director of a company by virtue of his holding any office or employment in the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, he shall not be held liable for an-offence under Section 138 of the Act, committed by a company?"

A' signs an instrument in writing as under 'On demand, I promise, I promise to pay 'B' the sum of Rs. 10,000'. What is this called?

In which of the following cases the Supreme Court held that 'filling up of blanks in a cheque by itself would not amount to forgery'?

Cheque is a special kind of Bill of Exchange.

Which of the following is not an example of Negotiable Instrument?

Cheques issued under same transaction, dishonoured one complaint in respect of all cheques is

In which judgment, the Hon'ble Supreme Court laid down that a complaint based on a second or successive dishonor of cheque is maintainable, if no complaint based on an earlier dishonor of cheque followed by statutory notice issued on the basis thereof had been filed:

The case for dishonour of cheque is to be filled in the court of . . . . . . . .

Which is not a negotiable instrument?

Who among the following cannot cross a cheque?

The provisions of section 87 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, are subject to the provisions of

Which one of the following Sections of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, deals with offence committed by a company under Section 138?

Which one of the following court is empowered to try the offence relating to dishonour of cheque for insufficiency etc. under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

When presentment for payment is to be made under section 65 of the Act?

Instruction of "Stop Payment" remains valid for

Under which provision of the Negotiable Instruments Act, the Appellate Court may order the appellant to deposit such sum which shall be a minimum of twenty percent of the fine or compensation awarded by the trial Court?

What is the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

When the acceptor of an instrument also a drawer, notice of dishonour is

Which Section provides that the offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act are compoundable?

If in a cheque amount ordered to paid is written differently in figure and in words

When a cheque has become invalid because of the expiry of the stipulated period, can it be re-validated by the drawer by alteration of dates?

The Negotiation of instrument to any person receiving it by paying consideration, before maturity and in good faith is termed as . . . . . . .

The liability under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is

A person who receives a negotiable instrument in good faith for valuable consideration is known as

How much punishment is provided under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

In which of the following case the Supreme Court held that the persons who are sought to be made vicariously liable for a criminal offence under section 141 should be at the time the offfence was committed, was in charge of, and was responsible to the company for the conduct of the business of the company. Every person connected w ith the company shall not fall within the ambit of the provision?

Crossing of cheque affects the

Under Section 118 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, what presumption shall not be made?

In a promissory note, the amount of money payable

The date of maturity of a bill payable hundred days after sight and which is presented for sight on 4 th May, 2017, is (as per the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881):

Which of the following is not a Bill of Exchange?

Which of the following presumption is prescribed under section 118 Negotiable Instruments Act?

Negotiable Instruments Act:- "I promise to pay B Rs. 500, and all other sums which shall be due to him." This is a -

Drawee in case of need' has been defined under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in

Which written instrument signed by the maker is promissory note?

What are the defences available against proceedings under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act?

For the purposes of Section 141 Negotiable Instruments Act a company does not mean or include

Section 16 of Negotiable Instruments Act defines

What is the term used to describe an endorsement in which the endorser excludes his own liability on the negotiable instrument in case of dishonour of the instrument?

In which court, the complainant has to file an appeal against the order of acquittal under Section 138 of the Act?

As per the provisions of section 26 of the Negotiable Instruments Act:

BATNA Stands for:

Supreme Court has laid down certain directions to criminal courts for speedy and expeditious disposal of cases falling under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 in the case of

Negotiable Instruments Act:- In a recent case Supreme Court has held that where the cheque amount with interest and cost as assessed by the Court is paid by a specified date, the Court is entitled to close the proceedings in exercise of its powers under Section 143 of the Act read with Section 258 Cr.P.C. That case is

In an appeal by the drawer against his conviction under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, what minimum amount of fine or compensation can be ordered by the appellate court to be deposited by the appellant

Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act deals with the offences caused by the:

An authority to draw bills of exchange

Nothing in Section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act shall apply unless

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 came into force on

In case presentation of instrument for acceptance or payment is delayed, . . . . . . .

Which of the following is not a justified ground of dishonouring of cheque by banker?

Amendment in Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 made in 1988 has introduced an important provision relating to:

For what term of imprisonment an offender under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act can be punished

No one other than RBI and Central Government can make a Promissory note payable to bearer.

A draws a bill on B. B accepts the bill without any consideration. The bill is transferred to C without consideration. C transferred it to D for value. Decide as per the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 -

Cheque bouncing cases charged under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is trailed by

The term "a cheque in the electronic form" is defined in the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 under:

The maximum amount which may be awarded as interim compensation under Section 143A of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is

Chapter XVII containing sections 138 to 142 was introduced in the Negotiable Instruments Act

A draws a cheque in favour of M, a minor. M endorses the same in favour of X. The cheque is dishonoured by the bank on grounds of inadequate funds. As per the provisions of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:

Which of the following is true about a 'Bank Draft'?

Negotiable instrument is defined under

When a Negotiable Instrument is dishonoured, the liable party pays compensation to

The judgment in Dashrath Rupsingh Rathod v. State of Maharashtra related to

A notice of protest under section 102 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

The delay in filing a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, can be condoned:

Under which provision of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a person who is nominated as a Director of a company by virtue of his holding any office or employment in the Central Government or State Government or a Financial Corporation owned or controlled by the Central or State Government, is not liable for prosecution?

Who should make a complaint to a court for the purpose of taking cognizance of an offence under section 138?

Within how much time from the date on which cause of action arises, the complaint for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act should be filed?

What is the meaning of payment of cheque crossed specially?

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to bouncing of a cheque?

In a prosecution under Secth on 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, it shall not be a defence that -

Before initiating criminal proceeding for dishonour of cheque, within how many days of receipt of information about dishonour should the payee of cheque issue a notice?

The criminal complaint for dishonor of cheque is to be filled in court within . . . . . . . . of the Drawer failing to pay.

Which Section of the Negotiable Instruments Act defines "Negotiable Instruments"

If an instrument may be construed either as a promissory note or bill of exchange, it is

Dishonour of cheque for insufficiency of funds etc. in the account related to

For the purpose of Section 141 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 'company' means:

To constitute an offence under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, within how many days the cheque should be presented to the bank from the date on which it is drawn?

In which provision the Court may grant time to pay court fees in complaint under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

The hirer of it motor vehicle cannot be prosecuted under section 138 after the vehicle has been repossessed and the hire purchase agreement has been terminated. The statement is

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, promissory note can be drawn for minimum period of

Offences under Negotiable Instruments Act are compoundable

Under the Limitation Act, 1963 the period of limitation for filing a suit by the payee against the drawer of a bill of exchange which has been dishonoured by non-acceptance is

Drawer and payee in a Bill of exchange may be same parties.

Days of grace provided to the Instruments at maturity is (as per the provisions of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881)

Which of the following is not correct with regard to presentment for acceptance?

A' signs instruments in the following terms, which instruments are promissory note under Section 4 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

In which of the following cases the Supreme Court gave guidelines for speedy and expeditious trial of cheque bouncing cases

Which among the following is not true with respect to negotiable instruments?

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, for filing a complaint under section 138 of the Act essential condition is -

That there must be specific allegation regarding the role played by each of the directors, then only they are liable for prosecution under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. In which of the following cases this statement was made:

A note under section 99 of the Negotiable Instruments Act should contain among other things

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, how many days after service of notice of demand on drawer, the Cause of Action arises against drawer, if he fails to make payment?

To whom of the following, payment of the amount due on a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque must be made in order to discharge the maker or acceptor

If in an instrument the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid is stated differently in figures and in words

In which section of Negotiable Instruments Act, "Public holiday" is explained?

Under section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, an endeavour shall be made to conclude the trial within . . . . . . . . months from the date of filing of the complaint.

According to Section 13 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which is not a "Negotiable Instrument"?

A person (payee) signs a blank cheque and gives the same to another person (holder) and the holder fills up the blank space pertaining to amount and date and presents the same in his bank account and it is dishonoured. In such a situation, which of the following statement would be correct?

What is the presumption to be drawn under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act?

Offences under the Negotiable Instruments Act are triable by

Cognizance of an offence under section 138 can be taken by a court only on a/an

Proceedings under section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 which defence shall not be allowed?

Under Section 23 of Negotiable Instruments Act, a promissory note or bill of exchange, dated 31 st August, 2018 is made payable three months after date. The instrument is at maturity of the . . . . . . . . ?

Under section 11 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in India, and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in India is . . . . . . . .

If the words "not negotiable" are used with special crossing in a cheque, the cheque is

A Magistrate issuing a summons to an accused or a witness can send it

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 became operative from the date of

Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, . . . . . . . . . . mens rea

Which option is correct, where a complaint under section 138 Negotiable Instruments Act is filed at premature stage i.e. before the expiry of period prescribed in demand notice of 15 days?

Cheque doesn't require any stamping.

Under the provisions of section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, all offences under the Act are to be tried by

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 provides for making which of the following presumptions as special rule of evidence, until the contrary is provided:

Negotiable Instruments Act:- When the cause of action accrue, if the cheque issued by blte drawer is dishonour?

At sight under section 21 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 means

Who are the partners in a bill of exchange?

Bill of exchange and Promissory Note is required to be made on a stamp paper.

Can a magistrate pass an order an investigation on the assertion of an offence under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Chapter XVII contain sections

While drawing a bill of exchange, a person whose name is given in addition to the drawee who can be resorted in case of need, is called

The provIsion of section 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, that every offence punishable under this Act shall be compoundable was inserted by the

Which of the following statements is false?

Who, of the followings, are not liable for prosecution under Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

What is the term used to describe an instrument, which is not discharged even by non-presentation of the instrument to the acceptor for payment?

'Indorser' is defined in which section of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Who as the drawer of a cheque can be prosecuted for non-payment of the cheque due to insufficient funds under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:

Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the given below. Assertion (A): A 'negotiable instrument' means a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer. Reason (R): Because it is said so under Section 13 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, an instrument in writing containing an unconditional under taking, signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person, or to the bearer of the instrument is a . . . . . . . .

Cheque is a

What is the presumption under section 137 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Under Negotiable Instruments Act, "Bill of Exchange" is defined under

The effect of a notice under clause (b) of section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is -

Can a 'notice in writing' envisaged in section 138(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, be sent by telegraph?

A promissory note or bill of exchange which is not expressed to be payable on demand, at sight or on presentment is at maturity

Who is 'holder in due course'?

In determining reasonable time for the purpose of a negotiable instrument

In which section of Negotiable Instruments Act "holder in Due Course" is defined?

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 applies to

Which of the following is not a negotiable instrument?

The presumptions under Section 118 of the Act do not include -

Which of the following sections enables the court to cancel the bond and ball bond:

The term 'legal representative' in section 29 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

In the case of a promissory note which is not negotiable

The endorsement of a negotiable instrument is followed by delivery

'Truncated Cheque' is dealt within which section of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is in respect of-

Under section 118 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, it is presumed, until the contrary is proved, that every transfer of a negotiable instrument was made

An offence under section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act is Compoundable

Chapter XVII was inserted into the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 by the Amendment of the Act in the year:

Under Section 143 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 the trial shall be made to conclude after filing of complaint within . . . . . . . . period?

Which one of the following Sections of the Negotiable Instruments Act empowers to the Judicial Magistrate of the First Class or Metropolitan Magistrate to try the offence relating to dishonour of cheque for insufficiency etc.?

Read Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and answer using below
Assertion : Where a bill is unintentionally cancelled by the holder on his agent and the cancellation is not apparent thereon, the bill is discharged. Reason (R): Above principle is laid down in Section 82 of the Negotiable Instruments Act.

The offence of 'dishonor' of cheque excludes -