VI OF 1878.1) (12 February 1878) was an Act to amend the law relating to treasures found in India.
[1][2] It defined treasure specifically as "anything of any value hidden in the soil" and worth as little as 10 rupees (usually around $0.15 or £0.10).
Also, if the finder fails to hand over the bounty to the government, the "share of such treasure ... shall vest in Her Majesty", the Queen of the United Kingdom.
[4] Criticism as to the complexity and the subsequent irrelevance of the law in its current form has been voiced, particularly by the hobby metal detector enthusiasts and professional treasure hunters.
Moreover, such criticism has been voiced as lacking incentive for treasure hunters as practically all finds belong to the local Government.