Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
32. Liability of maker of note and acceptor of bill
In the absence of a contract to the contrary, the maker of a
promissory note and the acceptor before maturity of a bill of exchange are
bound to pay the amount thereof at maturity according to the apparent tenor of
the note or acceptance respectively, and the acceptor of a bill of exchange at
or after maturity is bound to pay the amount thereof to the holder on demand.
In default of such payment as aforesaid, such maker or acceptor
is bound to compensate any party to the note or bill for any loss or damage
sustained by him and caused by such default.