A lady wanted to get a railway ticket but finding a crowd near the ticket window at the station...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

A lady wanted to get a railway ticket but finding a crowd near the ticket window at the station, asked Raju, who was near the window, to get a ticket for her and handed him money for the same. Raju took the money and instead of getting the ticket, ran away with it. What offence has been committed by Raju?

No offence

Criminal breach of trust

Criminal misappropriation

Theft

Explanation:

Raju will be held guilty of Criminal breach of trust as he misappropriated by running away with the money which was entrusted upon him by the lady.
Criminal misappropriation means dishonest conversion of property for own use which is already in possession of the offender.