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.
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, which one of the following statements about "Theft" 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: D. Property should be in possession of someone.
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