The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 78To whom payment should be made
In force
Part IV
Chapter VI OF PAYMENT AND INTEREST
s. 78
78. To whom payment should be made Subject to the provisions of section 82, clause (c), payment of the amount due on a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque must, in order to discharge the maker or acceptor, be made to the holder of the instrument.