The Indian Companies Act 1882, 6 of 1882, (Rep., Act 1 of 1956)

Section 72. A promissory note, bill of exchange or hundi shall be deemed to have been made, drawn, accepted or e

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

72. A promissory note, bill of exchange or hundi shall be deemed to have been made, drawn, accepted or endorsed on behalf of any Company under this Act, if made, drawn, accepted or endorsed in the name of the Company by any person acting under the authority of the Company, or if made, drawn, accepted or endorsed by or on behalf or on account of the Company by any person acting under the authority of the Company.

Source: India Code