law: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 
  76. When presentment unnecessary 
  No presentment for payment is necessary, and the instrument is
  
  dishonored at the due date for presentment, in any of the following cases:
  (a) if the maker, drawee or acceptor intentionally prevents the
  
  presentment of the instrument, or
  If the instrument being payable at his place of business, he
  
  closes such place on a business day during the usual business hours, or
  If the instrument being payable at some other specified place,
  
  neither he nor any person authorized to pay it attends at such place during the
  
  usual business hours, or If the instrument not being payable at any specified
  
  place, he cannot after due search be found;
  (b) as against any party sought to be charged therewith, if he
  
  has engaged to pay notwithstanding non-presentment;
  (c) as against any party if, after maturity, with knowledge that
  
  the instrument has not been presented- 
  he makes a part payment on account of the amount due on the
  
  instrument, or promises to pay the amount due therein whole or in part, or
  
  otherwise waives his right to take advantage of any default in presentment for
  
  payment;
  (d) as against the drawer, if the drawer could not suffer damage
  
  from the want of such presentment.