law: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 
  103. Protest for non-payment after dishonor by
  
  non-acceptance 
  All bills of exchange drawn payable at some other place than the
  
  place mentioned as the residence of the drawee, and which are dishonored 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.