The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 29ASignature essential to liability
In force
Chapter III PARTIES TO NOTES, BILLS AND CHEQUES
s. 29A
29A. Signature essential to liability No person is liable as maker, drawer, indorser or acceptor of a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque who has not signed it as such: Provided that where a person signs any such instrument in a trade or assumed name he is liable thereon as if he had signed it in his own name.