Section 166 Indian Contract Act 1872
Section 166 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 is about Bailee not responsible on re-delivery to bailor without title. It is under CHAPTER IX of the Act. CHAPTER IX is titled OF BAILMENT.
Bailee not responsible on re-delivery to bailor without title
If the bailor has no title to the goods, and the bailee, in good faith, delivers them back to, or according to the directions of, the bailor, the bailee is not responsible to the owner in respect of such delivery.
See also:
Section 165 Indian Contract Act 1872 (Bailment by several joint owners)