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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

( ACT NO. XXVI OF 1881 )

Chapter IX

OF NOTING AND PROTEST

Protest for better security
When the acceptor of a bill of exchange has become insolvent, or his credit has been publicly impeached, before the maturity of the bill, the holder may, within a reasonable time, cause a notary public to demand better security of the acceptor, and on its being refused may, within a reasonable time, cause such facts to be noted and certified as aforesaid. Such certificate is called a protest for better security.

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