Under Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act, where a person lawfully does anything for another person, or delivers anything to him, not intending to do so gratuitously, and such other person enjoys the benefit thereof, the latter is bound to make compensation to the former in respect of, or to restore, the thing so done or delivered. This principle is known as:
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Section 70 of the Indian Contract Act provides that where a person lawfully does anything for another, or delivers anything not intending to do so gratuitously, the other person is bound to pay compensation. This creates a quasi-contractual obligation even without a formal agreement.