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Criminal Law
Bare Acts
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 1-49
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Section 45-A
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Section 49
Section 32- Liability of maker of note and acceptor of bill

In the absence of contract to the contrary, the maker of a promissory note and the acceptor before maturity of a bill of exchange are bound to pay the amount thereof at maturity according to the apparent tenor of the note or acceptance respectively, and the acceptor of a bill of exchange at or after maturity is bound to pay the amount thereof to the holder on demand.

In default of such payment as aforesaid, such maker or acceptor is bound to compensate any party to the note or bill for any loss or damage sustained by him and caused by such default.

     
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