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.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
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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