Y owed some money to X X the bullock of Y grazing by the side of a stream and kept it tied in his ow...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

Y owed some money to X. X the bullock of Y grazing by the side of a stream and kept it tied in his own house. When Y asked him to release the bullock, X told him that he would do so when the money was paid. X is guilty of

Criminal breach of trust

Criminal misappropriation

Extortion

Theft

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Explanation:

- In this scenario, X found Y's bullock grazing and took it, refusing to return it until Y paid his debt.

- Criminal breach of trust involves someone entrusted with property using it dishonestly. Here, X was never entrusted with the bullock, so this does not apply.

- Criminal misappropriation is when someone finds property and dishonestly keeps it instead of returning it. X kept the bullock for his own gain, which matches this definition.

- Extortion means forcing someone to deliver property by putting them in fear of injury, which is not the case here.

- Theft requires dishonest moving of property with intent to take it from someone's possession. However, since X found the bullock grazing (not in Y's immediate possession) and did not intend permanent deprivation, this may not strictly be theft.

Correct answer: Option:2 - Criminal misappropriation