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What kind of property can be the subject of dishonest misappropriation under section 314 of the…

Section 314 expressly confines dishonest misappropriation under that provision to movable property. The rules for found property govern a finder’s conduct. They do not bring…

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What kind of property can be the subject of dishonest misappropriation under section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 314 expressly confines dishonest misappropriation under that provision to movable property.

The rules for found property govern a finder’s conduct. They do not bring immovable property within the offence.

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Option A

Section 314 expressly applies to movable property.

Option B

The express statutory requirement excludes immovable property.

Option C

Section 314 does not extend the offence to immovable property.

Option D

An unknown owner does not change the statutory requirement that the property be movable.

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