Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter VII: Of Discharge From Liability on Notes, Bills and Cheques
Section 88: Acceptor or indorser bound notwithstanding previous alteration
In plain words
An acceptor or indorser is bound by their acceptance or indorsement even if the instrument was altered before.
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Official text
An acceptor or indorser of a negotiable instrument is bound by his acceptance or indorsement notwithstanding any previous alteration of the instrument.
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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 88
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