Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — section 16

16. “Indorsement in blank” and “in full”.—4[(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 is called the “indorsee” of the instrument. “Indorsee.” 4[(2) The provisions of this Act relating to a payee shall apply with the necessary modifications to an indorsee.]