Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Chapter 02 Of Notes Bills and Cheques
Section 21: “At sight”
“On presentment”. In a promissory note or bill of exchange the expressions “at sight” and “on presentment” mean 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.