Sections 143 to 147 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 came into force on:

Sections 143–147 were inserted by the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2002, with effect from 6 February 2003. The year in the amending Act’s title is not its commencement date. The Supreme Court expressly records that date in Indian Bank Association.