Section 168
Right of finder of goods
Chapter 10: Of bailment
The finder of goods has no right to sue the owner for compensation for trouble and expense voluntarily incurred by him to preserve the goods and to find out the owner; but he may retain the goods against the owner until he receives such compensation; and, where the owner has offered a specific reward for the return of goods lost, the finder may sue for such reward, and may retain the goods until he receives it.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Act No. 9 of 1872). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 165Bailment by several joint owners
- 166Bailee not responsible on re-delivery to bailor without title
- 167Right of third person claiming goods bailed
- 169When finder of thing commonly on sale may sell it
- 170Bailee‟s particular lien
- 171General lien of bankers, factors, wharfingers, attorneys and policy-brokers