Indian Contract Act, 1872
168. Right of finder of goods may sue
for specified reward offered
The finder of goods has no right to sue the owner for
compensation for trouble and expense voluntary incurred by him to preserve the
goods and to find out the owner; but he may retain the goods again 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.