Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which one of the following statemen

Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which one of the following statements about “Theft” is correct ?

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It is defined under Section 379 of the Code.

It applies to both movable and immovable property.

Delivery of property is essential.

Property should be in possession of someone.

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The correct answer is D) Property should be in possession of someone.

Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, defines theft as taking movable property out of the possession of any person without that person’s consent, with the intention of taking it dishonestly. The requirement that the property must be in the possession of someone is a fundamental element of theft.

Option A is incorrect because Section 379 deals with the punishment for theft, not its definition. Option B is incorrect because theft applies only to movable property (Section 378). Option C is incorrect; theft involves taking without consent, not receiving property through delivery (which implies consent).

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