Section 105
Reasonable time
Chapter 10: Of reasonable time
In determining what is a reasonable time for presentment for acceptance or payment, for giving notice of dishonour and for noting, regard shall be had to the nature of the instrument and the usual course of dealing with respect to similar instruments; and, in calculating such time, public holidays shall be excluded.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act No. 26 of 1881). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.