Z takes away a golden chain of his wife which was given by her father as Stridhan without her consen...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

Z takes away a golden chain of his wife which was given by her father as Stridhan, without her consent, and pledges it to raise money for domestic use. Z is

Not guilty of theft as the chain was their joint property

Not guilty of theft as the property was temporarily taken away

Guilty of theft

Guilty of criminal misappropriation.

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Not guilty of theft as the chain was their joint property.

- The concept of Stridhan refers to property that is solely the woman's. The chain is the wife's separate property, not joint property.

- Option 2: Not guilty of theft as the property was temporarily taken away.

- Theft involves the intention to permanently deprive the owner. Temporary use might not constitute theft, but intent to use property contrary to the owner's will can still qualify as theft.

- Option 3: Guilty of theft.

- Taking the chain without consent and pledging it for money, with intent to deprive the wife of her property, constitutes theft.

- Option 4: Guilty of criminal misappropriation.

- This involves dishonestly converting another's property to one’s own use. While the act involves dishonesty, the removal itself fits the definition of theft.