Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Chapter IX: Of Bailment
Section 163: Bailor entitled to increase or profit from goods bailed
In plain words
Unless agreed otherwise, the bailee must hand over to the bailor any increase or profit from the goods.
Example: A leaves a cow with B for safekeeping and it has a calf. B must return both the cow and the calf to A.
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Official text
In the absence of any contract to the contrary, the bailee is bound to deliver to the bailor, or according to his directions, any increase or profit which may have accrued from the goods bailed.
Illustration
A leaves a cow in the custody of B to be taken care of. The cow has a calf. B is bound to deliver the calf as well as the cow to A.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.