| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Negotiable Instruments Act | 1881 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 26 | 09.12.1881 | 2 |
| Chapter Title | Ministry | Department |
| Of Notes, Bills and Cheques | Ministry of Finance | Department of Financial Services |
When a promise note, bill of exchange or cheque is transferred to any person, so as to continue the person the holder thereof, the instrument is said to be negotiated.