Section 31 of The Negotiable Instruments Act : Liability of drawee of cheque.
Liability of drawee of cheque. Negotiable Instruments Act 1881
The drawee of a cheque having sufficient funds of the drawer in his hands properly applicable to the payment of such cheque must pay the cheque when duly required so to do, and , in default of such payment, must compensate the drawer for any loss or damage caused by such default.