Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
IX · Section 168

Right of finder of goods, may sue for specific reward offered.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 168