Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
← Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
IV — OF NEGOTIATION · Section 57

Legal representative cannot by delivery only negotiate instrument indorsed by deceased

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

The legal representative of a deceased person cannot negotiate by delivery only a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable to order and indorsed by the deceased but not delivered.

Judgments on Section 57