Negotiable Instruments Act Section 3 — Interpretation-clause

CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY — the Schedule I.

General

Summary

The word “banker” is defined broadly for this law. It includes anyone who acts as a banker, as well as post office savings banks. This means the term is not limited to traditional commercial banks.

Official Text

In this Act— 4* * * * * “Banker”.—5[“banker” includes any person acting as a banker and any post office savings bank;] 6* * * * *

Related Judgments

  • INDRA KUMAR PATODIA & ANR. vs RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD. AND ORS — Supreme Court of India (2012)
  • Shubhangi Papers Private Limited vs Meridian Sunmica and Laminate Pvt. Ltd — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2018)
  • SHAILENDRA SWARUP vs THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE — Supreme Court of India (2020)
  • VIJAY vs LAXMAN AND ANR — Supreme Court of India (2013)
  • PRAKASH GUPTA vs SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA — Supreme Court of India (2021)
  • Date of decision: 4th July, 2007.; JAGMOHAN SINGH vs DARYAO SINGH KHATRI — Delhi High Court (2007)