Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
76. When presentment unnecessary
No presentment for payment is necessary, and the instrument is
dishonored at the due date for presentment, in any of the following cases:
(a) if the maker, drawee or acceptor intentionally prevents the
presentment of the instrument, or
If the instrument being payable at his place of business, he
closes such place on a business day during the usual business hours, or
If the instrument being payable at some other specified place,
neither he nor any person authorized to pay it attends at such place during the
usual business hours, or If the instrument not being payable at any specified
place, he cannot after due search be found;
(b) as against any party sought to be charged therewith, if he
has engaged to pay notwithstanding non-presentment;
(c) as against any party if, after maturity, with knowledge that
the instrument has not been presented-
he makes a part payment on account of the amount due on the
instrument, or promises to pay the amount due therein whole or in part, or
otherwise waives his right to take advantage of any default in presentment for
payment;
(d) as against the drawer, if the drawer could not suffer damage
from the want of such presentment.