Section 88: Acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration.

Q: What does Section 88 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 88 NIA pertains to "Acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 88 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 88 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 88 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 88 NIA?

धारा 88 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 88 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 88 NIA?

Dhara 88 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 88 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 88 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 88, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, § 88 (India).

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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Chapter VII — OF DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY ON NOTES, BILLS AND CHEQUES

Section 88

Acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration.

An acceptor or indorser of a negotiable instrument is bound by his acceptance or indorsement notwithstanding any previous alteration of the instrument.