Negotiable Instruments Act – LIVE
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Mastering Negotiable Instruments Act (NIA) — Law, Practice & Drafting Skills
Duration: 4 Weeks (20 sessions, 5 sessions per week)
WEEK 1 — Understanding NIA + Basic Drafting
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Day |
Topics |
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1 |
Introduction to NIA, History, Importance |
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2 |
Definitions: Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, Cheque |
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3 |
Essentials of a Negotiable Instrument |
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4 |
Presumptions under NIA (Section 118, 119) |
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5 |
Drafting Activity: Draft a Simple Promissory Note and Bill of Exchange |
WEEK 2 — Cheques, Dishonour, and Legal Notice Drafting
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Day |
Topics |
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6 |
Cheque — Meaning, Types, Essentials |
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7 |
Crossing of Cheques |
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8 |
Dishonour of Cheques — Law under Section 138 |
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9 |
Process of Sending a Legal Notice (ingredients of a good notice) |
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10 |
Drafting Activity: Draft a Legal Notice under Section 138 |
WEEK 3 — Court Procedures, Défense, Complaint Drafting
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Day |
Topics |
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11 |
Filing of Complaint after Dishonour |
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12 |
Essentials of a Section 138 Criminal Complaint |
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13 |
Defenses available to the Accused |
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14 |
Important Judgments |
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15 |
Drafting Activity: Draft a Criminal Complaint under Section 138 |
WEEK 4 — Advanced Drafting, Mock Trials, Settlements
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Day |
Topics |
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16 |
Settlement before trial: Compounding offences (Section 147) |
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17 |
Affidavit under NIA cases |
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18 |
Mock Session: Legal Notice Exchange Simulation (Role-play) |
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19 |
Drafting Activity: Draft a Settlement Agreement or Compounding Deed |
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20 |
Final Test: Oral + Written |
Additional Materials Provided
- Model Drafts: Legal Notices, Complaints, Reply Notices
- Sample Court Judgments
- Templates for Legal Documents
- Checklists for Filing Procedures
- Case Brief Booklet: Top 10 Supreme Court Judgments on NIA
Certifications
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificate of Excellence (for top 10% performers)
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