CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-3

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     X sends through his servant a type writer to be delivered to Y, his friend The servant takes the typewriter and uses it over a period of time. The servant is guilty of

    A)  extortion

    B)  theft

    C)  criminal misappropriation of property

    D)  criminal breach of trust

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    According to Section-403 of the Indian Penal code, 1860, whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any morable property, is said to commit the offence of criminal misappropriation of property. Here 'X' asked- his servant to deliver type writer to his friend Y but the servant took the typewriter and used it for his purpose, so he is guilty of criminal misappropriation of property.


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