Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
62. Presentment of promissory note for sight
A promissory note, payable at a certain period after sight, must
be presented to the maker thereof for sight (if he can after reasonable search be
found) by a person entitled to demand payment, within a reasonable time after
it is made and in business hours on a business day. In default of such
presentment, no party thereto is liable thereon to the person making such
default.