Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 — section 74
74. Presentment of instrument payable on demand. Subject to the provisions of section 31, a negotiable instrument payable on demand must be presented for payment within a reasonable time after it is received by the holder.
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