Negotiable Instruments Act Section 11 — Inland instrument

CHAPTER II OF NOTES, BILLSAND CHEQUES

General

Summary

A promissory note, bill of exchange, or cheque is considered an inland instrument if it is created in India and is either payable in India or drawn on a person who lives in India. This means the document is treated as a domestic, rather than foreign, financial instrument under the law.

Official Text

A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque drawn or made in 2[India] and made payable in, or drawn upon any person resident in, 2[India] shall be deemed to be an inland instrument.