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'X', entrusted his watch to 'Y' for safekeeping. 'Y' sold this watch to 'Z', without X's consent. 'Y'…

Y commits criminal breach of trust by selling a watch entrusted to him for safekeeping. His initial possession is lawful, but the unauthorised dishonest disposal violates…

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'X', entrusted his watch to 'Y' for safekeeping. 'Y' sold this watch to 'Z', without X's consent. 'Y' shall be held guilty for committing which of the following offence under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ?

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Y commits criminal breach of trust by selling a watch entrusted to him for safekeeping. His initial possession is lawful, but the unauthorised dishonest disposal violates the purpose of the entrustment. Theft, robbery and snatching concern different forms of taking; they do not best describe this misuse of entrusted property.

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