What sentence can be awarded to a convict for offence under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:
A. Imprisonment for a term, which may extend to three years or fine upto one lac rupees or with both
B. Imprisonment for a term, which may extend to two years or fine, which may extend to twice the amount of cheque or with both
C. Imprisonment for a term, which may extend to six months and fine equal to the amount of Cheque or with both
D. Imprisonment for a term, which may extend to one year and with fine, which may extend to double the amount of Cheque or with both
Answer: Option B
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The term 'legal representative' in section 29 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
A. Does not include executors or administrator (Rama v. Praoin, AIR 1926 Mad 389)
B. Includes executors or administrator (K. Subbanna v. K. Subbarayudu, AIR 1926 Mad 390)
C. Includes executors but does not include administrators (P. Nayar v. T. Ramanna, AIR 1929 Mad 389)
D. Includes only administrators but does not include executors (P. K. Pati v. Damodar Sahu, AIR 1953 Ori 179)
In the case of a promissory note which is not negotiable
A. Notice of dishonour is compulsory
B. No notice of dishonour is necessary
C. Negotiable Instruments Act is silent on this aspect
D. Indorsement is necessary
The endorsement of a negotiable instrument is followed by delivery
A. Yes
B. No
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
'Truncated Cheque' is dealt within which section of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?
A. Section 5
B. Section 6
C. Section 7
D. Section 8
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