96. When the instrument is deposited with an agent for presentment, the agent is entitled to the same time to give notice to his principal as if he were the holder giving notice of dishonour, and the principal is entitled to a further like period to give notice of dishonour.
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Section 96: Agent for presentment
Chapter VIII — Of Notice of Dishonour
Source: official text of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.