21. “On presentment”.—Ina promissory note or bill of exchange the expressions “at sight” and “on presentment” mean on demand. The expression “After sight”—“after sight” means, in a promissory note, after presentment for sight, and, in a bill of exchange, after acceptance, or nothing for non-acceptance, or protest for non-acceptance.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 21: “At sight”
Chapter II — Of Notes, Bills and Cheques
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.