Indian Penal Code, 1860
215. Taking
gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
Whoever takes or
agrees or consents to take any gratification under pretence or on account of
helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shall have been
deprived by any offence punishable under this Code, shall, unless he uses all
means in his power to cause the offender to be apprehended and convicted of the
offence, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which
may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.