103. 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.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 103: Protest for non-payment after dishonour by non-acceptance
Chapter IX — Of Noting and Protest
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.