The offence of theft under Section 378 of the IPC requires the movable property to be taken "out of the possession of any person". When a ring is found lying on the highway, it is considered lost property and is generally not deemed to be in the immediate possession of any specific person.
"A" finds a ring lying on the highway and keeps it with him. Which one of the following statements is correct ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2021 · Topic: Act passed under the British Crown (Indian Councils Act 1861)
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Answer: B. It is not theft because the ring was not in possession of anyone.
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