Khergamvala on the Negotiatiable Instruments Acts / B. M. Prasad | Manish Mohan

Part-1: General;
Chapter-1: Preliminary;
Chapter-2: Of notes, bills and cheques;
Chapter-3: Parties to notes, bills and cheques;
Chapter-4: Of negotiation;
Chapter-5: Presentment;
Chapter-6: Of payment and interest;
Chapter-7: Of discharge from liability on notes, bills and cheques;
Chapter-8: Of notice of dishonour;
Chapter-9: Of noting and protest;
Chapter-10: Of reasonable time;
Chapter-11: Of acceptance and payment for honour and reference in case of need;
Chapter-12: Of Compensation;
Chapter-13: Special rules of evidence;
Chapter-14: Of crossed generally;
Chapter-15: Of bills in sets;
Chapter-16: Of international law;
Part-2: Penalties for dishonour of cheques;
Chapter-17: Of penalties in case of dishonour of certain cheques for insufficiency of funds in the accounts;
Part-3: Summary procedure on negotiable instruments;
Chapter-18: Summary procedure for recoveries based on negotiable instruments;

This book is a classic section-wise commentary that deals with the nature, scope and applicability of negotiable instruments, with special emphasis on complaints under section 138 relating to dishonour of cheques for insufficiency of funds. It includes case law and the Supreme Court guidelines on the subject. In addition, useful drafts and specimens have also been provided for filling complaints relating to dishonour of cheques. Negotiable instruments are the lifeline of any commercial dealing, and due to this importance, they have been accorded a special position in the code of civil procedure 1908. 'Summary procedure' for recovery of money prescribed under the code has been dealt with separately.