The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 15Indorsement
In force
Chapter II OF NOTES, BILLS AND CHEQUES
s. 15
15. Indorsement When the maker or holder of a negotiable instrument signs the same, otherwise than as such maker, for the purpose of negotiation, on the back or face thereof or on a slip of paper annexed thereto, or so signs for the same purpose a stamped paper intended to be completed as a negotiable instrument, he is said to indorse the same, and is called the “indorser”.