The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
35. Liability of endorser.
In the absence of a contract to the contrary, whoever indorses and delivers a negotiable instrument before maturity, without in such endorsement, expressly excluding or making conditional his own liability, is bound thereby to every subsequent holder, in case of dishonour by the drawee, acceptor or maker, to compensate such holder for any loss or damage caused to him by such dishonor, provided due notice of dishonour has been given to, or received by, such endorser as hereinafter provided.
Every endorser after dishonour is liable as upon an instrument payable on demand.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881