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Explanation ________ to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states that a dishonest…

Under Explanation 1 to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding verbatim to Explanation 1 to Section 403 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860), 'A…

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Explanation ________ to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states that a dishonest misappropriation for a time only is a misappropriation within the meaning of this Section.

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Under Explanation 1 to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding verbatim to Explanation 1 to Section 403 of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860), 'A dishonest misappropriation for a time only is a misappropriation within the meaning of this section.' By contrast, Explanation 2 deals with a person who finds property not in the possession of any other person and when taking or appropriating it amounts to dishonest misappropriation. Therefore, '1' (Explanation 1) is correct.

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Option A

Correct. Explanation 1 to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Explanation 1 to Section 403 of the IPC, 1860) expressly states: 'A dishonest misappropriation for a time only is a misappropriation within the meaning of this section.'

Option B

Incorrect. Explanation 2 to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Explanation 2 to Section 403 IPC) deals with the finder of property not in the possession of any other person.

Option C

Incorrect. Section 314 BNS (and erstwhile Section 403 IPC) contains only two Explanations; there is no Explanation 3.

Option D

Explanation 1 expressly covers temporary dishonest misappropriation.

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