108. When a bill of exchange has been noted or protested for non- acceptance or for better security, any person not being a party already liable thereon may, with the consent of the holder, by writing on the bill, accept the same for the honour of any party thereto. 1 ***
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 108: Acceptance for honour
Chapter XI — Of Acceptance and Payment for Honour and Reference in Case of Need
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.