Under section 317(1) of the BNS, property ceases to be 'stolen property' when it:
Under section 317(1) of the BNS, property that has been stolen ceases to be stolen property once it "subsequently comes into the possession of a person legally entitled to…
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Under section 317(1) of the BNS, property ceases to be 'stolen property' when it:
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Under section 317(1) of the BNS, property that has been stolen ceases to be stolen property once it "subsequently comes into the possession of a person legally entitled to the possession thereof". A sale to an innocent buyer, removal to another State or a change in appearance leaves it stolen property.
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