Section 72
Presentment of cheque to charge drawer
Chapter 5: Of presentment
[Subject to the provisions of section 84,] a cheque must, in order to charge the drawer, be presented at the bank upon which it is drawn before the relation between the drawer and his banker has been altered to the prejudice of the drawer.
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.
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- 74Presentment of instrument payable on demand
- 75Presentment by or to agent, representative of deceased, or assignee of insolvent