Section 42: Acceptance of bill drawn in fictitious name.

Q: What does Section 42 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 42 NIA pertains to "Acceptance of bill drawn in fictitious name.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 42 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs acceptance of bill drawn in fictitious name. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 42 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 42 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 42 NIA?

धारा 42 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 42 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 42 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs acceptance of bill drawn in fictitious name. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 42 NIA?

Dhara 42 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 42 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 42 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs acceptance of bill drawn in fictitious name. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 42 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 42, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, § 42 (India).

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An acceptor of a bill of exchange drawn in a fictitious name and payable to the drawer's order is not, by reason that such name is fictitious, relieved from liability to any holder in due course claiming under an indorsement by the same hand as the drawer's signature, and purporting to be made by the drawer.