Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter XI: Of Acceptance and Payment for Honour and Reference in Case of Need
Section 109: How acceptance for honour must be made
A person desiring to accept for honour must, [by writing on the bill under his hand, declare that he accepts under protest the protested bill for the honour of the drawer or of a particular indorser whom he names, or generally for honour. 2 ***
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