Section 92
Dishonour by non-payment
Chapter 8: Of notice of dishonour
A promissory note, bill of exchange or cheque is said to be dishonoured by non-payment when the maker of the note, acceptor of the bill or drawee of the cheque makes default in payment upon being duly required to pay the same.
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.