Which of the following elements constitute criminal misappropriation of property 1 Movable property ...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

Which of the following elements constitute criminal misappropriation of property?

1. Movable property belonging to a person other than the accused.

2. Any property belonging to a person other than the accused.

3. The accused must have misappropriated the property to his own use.

4. There must be dishonest intention on the part of the accused.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2, 3 and 4

1, 3 and 4

2 and 4

2 and 3

- Statement 1: Movable property must belong to someone other than the accused for the misappropriation to be considered criminal.

- Statement 2: Not just any property, but movable property is specifically required for this offense.

- Statement 3: The accused must have converted or misappropriated the property for their personal use.

- Statement 4: There needs to be a dishonest intention.

- Option 1: Includes all four statements.

- Option 2: Includes Statements 1, 3, and 4, suggesting that only movable property with dishonest intent is relevant.

- Option 3: Misses the concept of “movable property.”

- Option 4: Also misses the movable property requirement.

The correct answer is Option 2: 1, 3, and 4.

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