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Under section 317(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which property is outside the definition of…

The three described wrongfully held properties fall within section 317(1). Property ceases to be stolen property when it comes into the possession of a person legally…

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Under section 317(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which property is outside the definition of stolen property?

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The three described wrongfully held properties fall within section 317(1). Property ceases to be stolen property when it comes into the possession of a person legally entitled to possess it.

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Option A

Section 317(1) includes criminally misappropriated property.

Option B

Section 317(1) includes property in respect of which criminal breach of trust was committed.

Option C

Section 317(1) includes property whose possession was transferred by robbery.

Option D

The final clause of section 317(1) ends the designation once a person legally entitled to possession obtains it.

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