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A particular lien under Section 170 entitles the bailee to:
ASell the goods to recover dues
BRetain the particular goods on which he has bestowed labour or skill until paid for that service
CRetain goods even without rendering any service
DRetain any goods of the bailor for a general balance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Retain the particular goods on which he has bestowed labour or skill until paid for that service
Section 170 gives a particular lien: the right to retain the specific goods worked upon until the remuneration for that service is paid.
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