Section 21 in The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
21. “At sight”, “On presentment”, “After sight”.—
In a promissory note or bill of exchange the expressions “at sight” and “on presentment” means on demand. The expression “after sight” means, in a promissory note, after presentment for sight, and, in a bill of exchange after acceptance, or noting for non-acceptance, or protest for non-acceptance.
