whether the " Signature illegible " comes under the Ambit Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 ?
Adnan shaikh 21 March 2025
whether the " Signature illegible " comes under the Ambit Negotiable Instrument Act 1881 ?
Advocate Bhartesh goyal (advocate) 21 March 2025
Yes, mismatch or incomplete of drawers signature falls under purview of sec 138 of N .I. Act.
nagesh chavan 21 March 2025
Yes, an illegible signature on a NI does not automatically invalidate it under the NI 1881. However, if the identity of the signatory cannot be verified, it may lead to dishonor under section 138, as upheld in Laxmikant Dyechem V. State of Gujrat (2012). The presumption of validity under section 118 applies, but practical enforceability depends on verification.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 21 March 2025
you cannot file a cheque bounce case under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act if the cheque is dishonored solely because the signature is illegible or incomplete, as this doesn't constitute a failure due to insufficient funds.
R.K Nanda (Advocate) 23 March 2025
Yes, it comes under Ni act.