A finds a government promissory note belonging to Z, bearing a blank endorsement. A knowing that the…
A commits dishonest misappropriation of property under section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Its explanation expressly includes temporary misappropriation; an…
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A finds a government promissory note belonging to Z, bearing a blank endorsement. A knowing that the note belongs to Z pledges it with a banker as security for a loan, intending at a future time to restore it to Z.
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A commits dishonest misappropriation of property under section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Its explanation expressly includes temporary misappropriation; an intention to return the note does not excuse pledging it.
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