Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter XVI: O F I N T E R N A T I O N A L La W
Section 137: Presumption as to foreign law
In plain words
Foreign law on promissory notes, bills of exchange and cheques is presumed to be the same as Indian law until the contrary is proved.
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Official text
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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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