Indian Contract Act, 1872
180. Suit by bailor or bailee against
wrong-doer
If a third person wrongfully deprives the bailee of the use of
possession of goods bailed, or does them any injury, the bailee is entitled to
use such remedies as the owner might have used in the like case if no bailment
had been made; and either the bailor or the bailee may bring a suit against a
third person for such deprivation or injury.