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A finds a gold ring lost on the road, knows it belongs to Z, and pledges it as security for a personal…

Section 314 applies to dishonest conversion of found property. Pledging the ring for a personal loan with knowledge of the owner is an appropriation even if the finder might…

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A finds a gold ring lost on the road, knows it belongs to Z, and pledges it as security for a personal loan. Which offence does A commit under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 314 applies to dishonest conversion of found property. Pledging the ring for a personal loan with knowledge of the owner is an appropriation even if the finder might later redeem it.

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Option A

A knowingly converts Z’s lost property to personal use by pledging it, which falls within section 314.

Option B

The facts show a finding and a later conversion, without an entrustment of property or dominion over it to A.

Option C

The ring was already lost. The facts show dishonest conversion of found property rather than a dishonest taking from another’s possession.

Option D

A may pick up a lost article to safeguard or return it. Pledging it for personal benefit while knowing the owner is dishonest conversion.

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