Section 126: Payment of cheque crossed generally.

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881Central Act · Act 26 of 1881

Where a cheque is crossed generally, the banker on whom it is drawn shall not pay it otherwise than to a banker.

Payment of cheque crossed specially.--Where a cheque is crossed specially, the banker on whom it is drawn shall not pay it otherwise than to the banker to whom it is crossed, or his agent for collection.

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Act	The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section	126
Marginal note	Payment of cheque crossed generally.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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