September 12, 2026

Section 49 – Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

49. Conversion of indorsement in blank into indorsement in full

The holder of a negotiable instrument indorsed in blank may, without signing his own name, by writing above the indorser’s signature a direction to pay to any other person as indorsee, convert the indorsement in blank into an indorsement in full; and the holder does not thereby incur the responsibility of an indorser.