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A asks charity from Z's wife. She gives A money, food and clothes, which A knows to belong to Z, her…

Under Explanation 5 to section 303 of the BNS, consent may be given by a person with express or implied authority. Illustration (n) to section 303 says that if A believes…

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A asks charity from Z's wife. She gives A money, food and clothes, which A knows to belong to Z, her husband. A believes that Z's wife is authorised to give away alms. Which statement is correct?

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Under Explanation 5 to section 303 of the BNS, consent may be given by a person with express or implied authority. Illustration (n) to section 303 says that if A believes Z's wife is authorised to give alms, "A has not committed theft". Knowing who owns the property does not make the taking dishonest when A believes the giver has authority, and with no theft there is no stolen property and nothing to abet.

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