Negotiable Instruments Act Evidence

Summary

Courts often accept postal receipts as evidence of sending notice under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1938. In the case C.C. Alavi Haji vs. Palapetty Muhammed & Anr (2007), the Supreme Court ruled that a postal receipt with an affidavit can be valid evidence. The sender does not need to prove the actual receipt of notice by the accused. For marriages between a Hindu and a Christian, divorce should be filed under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, not the Indian Divorce Act. The Indian Divorce Act primarily applies to Christians. Section 10 of the Indian Divorce Act outlines grounds for divorce, including adultery, cruelty, and desertion, and emphasizes reconciliation efforts.

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Negotiable insturments act *
Hey Murali! Here are some key points about the Negotiable Instruments Act, *:
- A negotiable instrument includes promissory notes, bills of exchange, and cheques.
- It is transferable by endorsement or delivery.
- The act provides legal framework and remedies for dishonored cheques.
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I have lost the acknowledgement card of the recipient notice which i send to the accused. But i have the postal receipt of the notice which i have sent to the accused.. so i need a case law relating to accepting the postal receipt in court as an evidence instead of acknowledgment card.
To assist you with your situation under the Negotiable Instruments Act, *, here are some relevant points:
- Courts often accept postal receipts as evidence of sending notice.
- Case reference: "C.C. Alavi Haji vs. Palapetty Muhammed & Anr (*)," where the Supreme Court held that a postal receipt coupled with an affidavit can be considered valid evidence of notice.
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Sure, Murali! Here are more details about the case "C.C. Alavi Haji vs. Palapetty Muhammed & Anr (*)":
- Case Citation: * (*) SCC *
- Key Points:
- The Supreme Court held that proof of dispatch of notice by post is sufficient compliance.
- An affidavit along with the postal receipt can be accepted as evidence.
- The sender does not need to prove the actual receipt of notice by the accused.
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C.C. Alavi Haji vs. Palapetty Muhammed & Anr (*)
Hi Murali! Here's a summary of the case "C.C. Alavi Haji vs. Palapetty Muhammed & Anr (*)":
- Case Citation: * (*) SCC *
- Key Points:
- Proof of dispatch of notice by post is sufficient compliance.
- An affidavit along with the postal receipt can be accepted as evidence.
- The sender does not need to prove the actual receipt of notice by the accused.
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Would you like more information on how to draft an affidavit to accompany your postal receipt, or is there another legal matter you need assistance with?
Yes i need a information about to draft an affidavit to accompany the postal receipt
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To draft an affidavit to accompany the postal receipt, you can follow this template:
- Title: Affidavit of [Your Name] in Support of Postal Receipt
- Introduction: State your name, age, address, and occupation.
- Body:
- Mention the date and details of the notice sent.
- Attach the postal receipt as an exhibit.
- State that the acknowledgment card was lost.
- Affirm that the notice was sent via registered post.
- Conclusion: Sworn statement affirming the truth of the content.
- Signature: Your signature and date.
- Notarization: Signature of a notary public.
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Sure, Murali! To draft an affidavit to accompany the postal receipt, here's a more detailed template for you:
Affidavit of [Your Name] in Support of Postal Receipt

Introduction:
I, [Your Name], aged [Your Age], residing at [Your Address], currently employed as [Your Occupation], do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as follows:
Body:
*. On [Date], I sent a notice to [Recipient's Name] regarding [Brief Description of the Notice's Purpose].
*. The notice was sent via registered post, and I attach the postal receipt as Exhibit A.
*. Unfortunately, the acknowledgment card of the recipient's notice has been lost.
*. I affirm that the notice was duly sent and dispatched through [Postal Service Name].
Conclusion:
I hereby declare that the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature:
[Your Signature]
[Date]
Notarization:
[Notary Public's Signature and Seal]
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Another issue
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The declaration civil suit was filed by the plaintiff and it was exparte against the defendant on * but after that plaintiff didnt execute the order till now. Can i file a ep petition after 30 years !? Or else should i file a new case against that defandant!?
Hi Murali! Generally, the limitation period to file an execution petition (EP) is 12 years from the date of the decree. Since 30 years have passed, it is recommended to file a new suit against the defendant.
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Another issue
Sure, Murali! What's the new issue you need assistance with?
Husband is a hindu and wife is a christian. Wife wants file a divroce case against the husband means which law is suitable to file a divroce case
If a Hindu and a Christian are seeking a divorce, they can file under the Special Marriage Act, *. This act governs marriages and divorces between individuals of different religions.
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Can i file that above divorce case under the indian divorce act
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For a marriage between a Hindu and a Christian, the divorce should be filed under the Special Marriage Act, *, not the Indian Divorce Act. The Indian Divorce Act applies primarily to Christians.
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Section * sub section * and sub section * of indian divorce act
Here are the details for Section *, Sub-sections * and * of the Indian Divorce Act:
- Section *(*): A decree for divorce will not be granted until the court is satisfied that all reasonable efforts for reconciliation have been made.
- Section *(*): The court may adjourn proceedings to allow attempts at reconciliation if it believes a reasonable possibility exists.
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Section * of Indian divorce act
Section * of the Indian Divorce Act primarily deals with the grounds for divorce. Here are the key points:
- Section *(*): Grounds for divorce include adultery, conversion, cruelty, desertion, and insanity.
- Section *(*): Divorce can also be sought if the spouse has been suffering from a communicable venereal disease or has been continuously of unsound mind for a period of two years.
- Section *(*): No decree for divorce shall be granted until the court is satisfied that all reasonable efforts for reconciliation have been made.
- Section *(*): The court may adjourn proceedings if there is a reasonable possibility of reconciliation.
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