Commentary on The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 by Dutta – Edition 2025

Description

Commentary on The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 by Dutta offers an exhaustive and up-to-date analysis of the law governing negotiable instruments in India. This edition is fully revised and updated as amended by the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act 20 of 2018), effective from 1st September 2018, and includes in-depth discussion on digital banking fraud and its implications under the Act.

The book provides:

• Section-wise commentary on all key provisions of the NI Act
• Special focus on Section 138 (dishonour of cheques) with extensive reference to recent and landmark judgments
• Practical tools including draft legal notices, procedural templates, and compliance checklists
• Covers cyber-enabled financial fraud, electronic clearing, and preventive legal mechanisms under the evolving digital banking framework

This commentary is essential reading for judges, lawyers, law students, banking professionals, fintech consultants, and compliance officers, offering both statutory interpretation and real-world application.