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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Section 131HHolder’s right of recourse against drawn and indorsers

In forcePart IVChapter XV SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO BILLS OF EXCHANGE

Part IV

Chapter XV SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO BILLS OF EXCHANGE

s. 131H

131H. Holder’s right of recourse against drawn and indorsers Subject to the provisions of this Act, when a bill of exchange is dishonoured by non-acceptance, an immediate right of recourse against the drawer and indorsers accrues, to the holder, and no presentment for payment is necessary. [Holder may refuse qualified acceptance] 131-I. The holder of a bill of exchange may refuse to take a qualified acceptance, and if he does not obtain an unqualified acceptance, may treat the bill as dishonoured by non-acceptance.]

End of s. 131H.

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