Section 16: Indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''.

Q: What does Section 16 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 16 NIA pertains to "Indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 NIA?

धारा 16 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 16 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 NIA?

Dhara 16 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs indorsement ''in blank'' and ''in full''. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 16, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, 1881, § 16 (India).

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1[(1)] 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

"Indorsee ".—is called the “indorsee” of the instrument.

2[(2) The provisions of this Act relating to a payee shall apply with the necessary modifications to an indorsee.]1. S. 16 renumbered as sub-section (1) by s. 3, ibid. 2. Ins. by Act 5 of 1914, s. 3.