According to Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a negotiable instrument does not include __________.
A
promissory note
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B
bill of exchange
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C
cheque
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D
share certificate
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Solution
The correct option is D share certificate The term Negotiable Instrument has been defined under section 13(1) of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881. According to the section, a Negotiable Instrument means a promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque payable either to order or to bearer. It is basically a piece of paper which entitles a person to a sum of money and which is transferable from one person to another by mere delivery or by endorsement and delivery.