What is the punishment provided for theft committed by clerk or servan

What is the punishment provided for theft committed by clerk or servant of property in possession of master?

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Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years and fine

Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years and fine

Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years and fine

Imprisonment for a term which may extend to 8 years and fine

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2019

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Section 381 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) provides the punishment for theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master. It states that whoever, being a clerk or servant, or being employed in the capacity of a clerk or servant, commits theft in respect of any property in the possession of his master or employer, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

– Section 381 IPC specifically addresses theft committed by a clerk or servant against their master or employer.
– This is an aggravated form of simple theft (punished under Section 379 IPC with up to 3 years imprisonment).
– The maximum imprisonment term is seven years, in addition to fine.

Options B, C, and D specify incorrect maximum imprisonment terms for this specific offence under Section 381 IPC. Option A correctly states the maximum term as 7 years and liability to fine.

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