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    Question

    Under Section 316(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

    (BNS), 2023, what offense is committed by a person who, being entrusted with property or having dominion over it, dishonestly misappropriates it, converts it to their own use, or uses it in violation of a legal contract?
    A Theft Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Criminal Misappropriation of Property Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Extortion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Criminal Breach of Trust Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Cheating Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Correct Answer: 4 The Essential Ingredient: Entrustment Unlike theft or misappropriation, CBT must begin with a lawful relationship. Entrustment: The property must have been voluntarily handed over to the offender by the owner. Dominion: The offender must have control over the property (e.g., a Company Director has dominion over the company's bank accounts)

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