BANKING AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Negotiation by indorsement.-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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Section 4 of the Act defines, “A promissory note is an instrument in writing (note being a bank-note or a currency note) containing an unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum of money to or to the order of a certain person, or to the bearer of the instruments.” promissory note.

Detailed explanation-3: -Interpretation clause. “Banker”: 2[“banker” includes any person acting as a banker and any post office savings bank].

Detailed explanation-4: -India Code: Section Details. A “Promissory note” is an instrument in writing (not being a bank-note or a currency-note) containing an unconditional undertaking, signed by the maker, to pay a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person, or to the bearer of the instrument.

Detailed explanation-5: -Explanation (i)–A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is payable to order which is expressed to be so payable or which is expressed to be payable to a particular person, and does not contain words prohibiting transfer or indicating an intention that it shall not be transferable.