Section 25

When day of maturity is a holiday.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

  • Act 26 of 1881
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Financial Services
About this Act

An Act to define and amend the law relating to Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange and Cheques.

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    When the day on which a promissory note or bill of exchange is at maturity is a public holiday, the instrument shall be deemed to be due on the next preceding, business day.
     Explanation.-- The expression "public holiday" includes Sundays: 1*** and any other day declared by the 2[Central Government], by notification in the Official Gazette, to be a public holiday.

Notes

1. The words New Year's day, Christmas day: if either of such days falls on a Sunday, the next following Monday: GoodFriday: omitted by Act 37 of 1955, s. 3 (w.e.f. 1-4-1956).
2. Subs by the A.O. 1937, for L.G.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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