Section 137
Presumption as to foreign law
Chapter 16: Of international law
The law of any foreign country * * * regarding promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques shall be presumed to be the same as that of [India], unless and until the contrary is proved.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act No. 26 of 1881). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.