Negotiable Instruments Act,1881
Act No : 26
Section :
Indorsement in "blank" and "in full".
16.1[(1)] Indorsement in "blank" and "in full". If the indorser signs his name only, the indorsement is said to be " in blank," and if he adds a direction to pay the amount mentioned in the instrument to, or to the order of, a specified person, the indorsement is said to be " in full " ; and the person so specified is called the " indorsee " of the instrument. 1[(2)Indorsee. The provisions of this Act relating to a payee shall apply with the necessary modifications to an indorsee.]