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3. Miscellaneous
1. Parked questions
2. Other assorted aspects relating to negotiable
instruments
Special indicators
It gives certain rights to the person in lawful
possession of such an instrument which no other
instruments can ever give
It represents money to a great extent; and
Does not get tainted by any defect in title at the source
so long as its acquisition is lawful
Ex: if the maker of the instrument commits fraud or
forgery the bona fide payee of the instrument is not
affected
It passes by delivery like cash
Person in lawful possession of it can sue in his own
name
Application
Hundi
The saving clause does not render the act altogether
inapplicable to hundis
local custom overrides the statute provided
It is established by the party relying on it; and
Such local usage is not specifically nullified by the
instrument specifically (indicating the intent of the
parties)