Section 103
Protest for non-payment after dishonour by non-acceptance
Chapter 9: Of noting and protest
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 non- payment, in the place specified for payment, unless paid before or at maturity.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act No. 26 of 1881). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.