Section 18: Where amount is stated differently in figures and words.

Q: What does Section 18 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 18 NIA pertains to "Where amount is stated differently in figures and words.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 18 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs where amount is stated differently in figures and words. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 18 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 18 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 18 NIA?

धारा 18 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 18 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs where amount is stated differently in figures and words. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 18 NIA?

Dhara 18 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 18 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs where amount is stated differently in figures and words. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 18 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 18, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, § 18 (India).

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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Chapter II — OF NOTES, BILLS AND CHEQUES

Section 18

Where amount is stated differently in figures and words.

If the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid is stated differently in figures and in words, the amount stated in words shall be the amount undertaken or ordered to be paid.