Section 21 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 View Chapter 2

''At sight''.

In a 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.