Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
91. Dishonor by non-acceptance
A bill of exchange is said to be dishonored by non-acceptance
when the drawees, or one of several drawees not being partners, makes default
in acceptance upon being duly required to accept the bill, or where presentment
is excused and the bill is not accepted.
Where the drawee is incompetent to contract, or the acceptance
is qualified the bill may be treated as dishonored.