- Theft is defined under Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as the dishonest taking of movable property out of the possession of any person without that person's consent. - The 'taking' element involves the movement of the property. - In this case, the van carrying cash is the movable property. - The dishonest intention is formed when A decides to run away with the van. - The theft is complete when A performs the first act of moving the van with this dishonest intention, which is turning the vehicle away from its route.
A is a driver of a van which carries cash to refill ATMs of a bank. B is security personnel and authorized to refill that cash in ATMs. At a red light when B steps down to ease himself, A on the pretext of taking turn, runs away with the cash van. At which of the following points is the commission of theft completed?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2019 · Topic: The Parliamentary Act (Powers and Functions of Parliament (Legislative, Executive, Financial, Constituent))
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Answer: B. When A turns the vehicle in a direction other than the pre-determined route
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