A person commits the offence of Criminal Breach of Trust if he 1. mi

A person commits the offence of Criminal Breach of Trust if he

1. misappropriates the property he is entrusted with.
2. misappropriates the property having any dominion over the same.
3. misappropriates with dishonest intention.
4. converts it to his own use.

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1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021

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The correct answer is D) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Section 405 of the IPC defines Criminal Breach of Trust. The definition includes being entrusted with property or having dominion over property (points 1 and 2), and dishonestly misappropriating it or converting it to one’s own use (points 3 and 4). All four points represent essential aspects or actions that constitute the offence as described in the section.

Criminal breach of trust requires: (a) entrustment or dominion over property, and (b) dishonest misappropriation, conversion, or use/disposal in violation of law/contract, or wilfully suffering others to do so. Options 1, 2, 3, and 4 cover these elements comprehensively.

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