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CHAPTER II OF NOTES, BILLSAND CHEQUES

Section 11: Inland instrument

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in 1[India] and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in, 1[India] shall be deemed to be an inland instrument.

Footnotes in the official text

  1. 1.Subs. by Act 36 of 1957, s. 3 and the Second Schedule “a State”.

Questions on this section

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  1. 1. A, in Mumbai, draws a bill of exchange on B, who resides in Delhi. The bill is made payable in London. How is the bill classified under Sections 11 and 12 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

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