30. The drawer of a bill of exchange or cheque is bound, in case of dishonour by the drawee or acceptor thereof, to compensate the holder, provided due notice of dishonour has been given to, or received by, the drawer as hereinafter provided.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 30: Liability of drawer
Chapter III — Parties to Notes, Bills and Cheques
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.