Section 103 of The Negotiable Instruments Act : Protest for non-payment after dishonour by non-acceptance.
Protest for non-payment after dishonour by non-acceptance. Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
All bills of exchange drawn payable at some other place than the place mentioned as the residence of the drawee, and which are dishonoured by non-acceptance, may, without further presentment to the drawee, be protested for nonpayment, in the place specified for payment, unless paid before or at maturity.