Both Signature & Thumb Impression not Mandatory for A Pro-Note Under Negotiable Instruments Act

R.Barathbaran (Died) Vs R. Nallathambi (Madras High Court) There is no mandatory provision under the Negotiable Instruments Act that both the signature and thump impression has to be obtained for a pro-note and the lower Appellate Judge has totally misguided and misused the provision of the Negotiable Instruments Act, regarding burden of proof and not even followed basic rudimentary of Section 20 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Pending suit, in IA, the plaintiff has obtained attachment before judgment. On erroneous application, the lower Appellate Court has allowed the suit and granted susp...