In force · As amended up to 2026-08
136. Instrument made, etc., out of India, but in accordance with the law of India.— If a negotiable instrument is made, drawn, accepted or indorsed[4] [outside India], but in accordance with the 5[law of India], the circumstances that any agreement evidenced by such instrument is invalid according to the law of the country wherein it was entered into does not invalidate any subsequent acceptance or indorsement made thereon[6] [within India].
1. Ins. by Act 55 of 2002, s. 6 (w.e.f. 6-2-2003).
2. Ins. by Act 33 of 1947, s. 2.
3. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Schedule for "the States".
4. Subs. by the A.O. 1948, A.O. 1950 and the Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch. for "out of British India".
5. Subs. by s. 3, ibid ., for "law of British India" .
6. Subs. by s. 3, ibid ., for "in British India".
Source: India Code