Question

    A cuts down a tree on B’s land with the intention of

    dishonestly taking the tree out of B’s possession, without B’s consent. A has committed which offence?
    A Extortion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Dacoity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Theft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Criminal breach of trust Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Illustration a of section 378 -A cuts down a tree on Z's ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of Z's possession without Z's consent. Here, as soon as A has severed the tree in order to such taking, he has committed theft.

    Practice Next