Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Chapter 11 Of Acceptance and Payment for Honour and Reference in Case of Need
Section 114: Right of payer for honor
Any person so paying is entitled to all the rights, in respect of the bill, of the holder at the time of such payment, and may recover from the party for whose honor he pays all sums so paid, with interest thereon and with all expenses properly incurred in making such payment.