The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
103. Protest of 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.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881