Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter XIV: O F C R O S S E D C H E Q U E S
Section 126: Payment of cheque crossed generally
Where a cheque is crossed generally, the banker on whom it is drawn shall not pay it otherwise than to a banker.
Payment of cheque crossed specially.—Where a cheque is crossed specially, the banker on whom it is drawn shall not pay it otherwise than to the banker to whom it is crossed, or his agent for collection.
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