Section 48: Negotiation by indorsement.

Q: What does Section 48 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 48 NIA pertains to "Negotiation by indorsement.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 48 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs negotiation by indorsement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 48 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 48 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 48 NIA?

धारा 48 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 48 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs negotiation by indorsement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 48 NIA?

Dhara 48 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 48 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 48 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs negotiation by indorsement. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 48 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 48, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, § 48 (India).

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Subject to the provisions of section 58, a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque ¹[payable to order], is negotiable by the holder by indorsement and delivery thereof

1. Subs. by Act 8 of 1919, s. 4, for payable to the order of a specified person, or to a specified person or order.