Question

Consider the following statements regarding receiving stolen property under Section 313 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Statement 1: A person who receives stolen property knowing it to be stolen commits an offence under Section 313. Statement 2: A person who receives stolen property without knowledge that it is stolen but later becomes aware of its stolen status is liable under Section 313. Statement 3: The knowledge that property is stolen must be actual knowledge; constructive knowledge is insufficient for conviction under Section 313. Statement 4: Receiving stolen property includes not only taking possession but also retaining it in one's possession. Which statements are correct?

Q: Answer-Consider the following statements regarding receiving stolen property under Section 313 of the Bhara...

Section 313 of BNS, 2023 addresses Receiving stolen property knowing it to be stolen. Statement 1 is correctknowledge and receiving are essential. Statement 4 is correctthe section applies to receiving and retaining. Statement 2 is problematic because the section requires knowledge at the time of receiving subsequent knowledge may not suffice for conviction under this section, though it might constitute retention. Statement 3 is debatable while actual knowledge is preferred, constructive knowledge where circumstances warrant knowledge may suffice in some judicial interpretations. Statements 1 and 4 are clearly correct.