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Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

A the husband of B gave her some money to deposit in the bank in his name. She uses that money in purchasing a small house for herself. She is guilty of

Theft.

Criminal breach of trust.

Extortion.

No offence.

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Explanation:

- Option 1 (Theft): Theft is when someone dishonestly takes someone else's property without consent. Here, B did not "take" the money, she was entrusted with it.

- Option 2 (Criminal breach of trust): This is when someone, entrusted with property, dishonestly uses it for their own purpose. B was given money for a specific task (deposit in husband’s account), but used it for herself. This fits the definition.

- Option 3 (Extortion): Extortion involves coercing someone to hand over property. There is no force or threat here.

- Option 4 (No offence): Since B dishonestly misused the money given for a specific task, she may be guilty of criminal breach of trust, not "no offence".

Correct Answer: Option 2 – Criminal breach of trust.