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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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