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    Question

    'A' finds a diamond ring in mall not knowing to whom it

    belongs. 'A' sells it immediately without attempting to discover the owner. Has 'A' committed any offence?
    A 'A' has committed offence of dishonest misappropriation of property. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No. 'A' has not committed any offence. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ‘A’ has committed offence of mischief. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Yes `A’ has committed offence of criminal breach of trust. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Illustration g of Section 378 A finds a ring lying on the highroad, not in the possession of any person. A, by taking it, commits no theft, though he may commit criminal misappropriation of property Section 403 IPC - Dishonest misappropriation of property—Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any movable property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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