'A', being the executor of the will of a deceased person, dishonestly disobeys the law, which directs him to divide the effects according to the will and appropriates them for his own use. Which offense has 'A' committed?

Correct option is C

The offense committed by 'A' is "criminal breach of trust," as defined under Section 405 of the Indian Penal Code. 'A', as the executor, is entrusted with the property of the deceased and is legally obligated to distribute it according to the will. By dishonestly misappropriating the property for his own use, 'A' violates this trust.
Information Booster Criminal breach of trust involves a situation where a person entrusted with property or with dominion over property dishonestly misappropriates or converts it to their own use. The essence of the offense lies in the breach of the trust reposed in the person by the rightful owner of the property.
Additional Knowledge
· Theft: Defined under Section 378 IPC, involves taking movable property out of someone's possession without consent, with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
· Criminal misappropriation: Under Section 403 IPC, involves the dishonest misappropriation of property belonging to another.
· Cheating: Defined under Section 415 IPC, involves deceiving someone to fraudulently or dishonestly induce them to deliver property or consent to the retention of property.