Correct option is D
Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code defines theft as taking someone's property dishonestly. However, in this case, A genuinely believed that the property belonged to him and acted in good faith, which negates the dishonest intention required for theft.
Information Booster:
· A, in good faith, believed the property to be his own, which means there was no dishonest intention behind his actions. Good faith is a defense under the IPC that exonerates A from criminal liability.
Additional Information:
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Option (a) Theft: A did not act with dishonest intention, so it is not theft.
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Option (b) Criminal misappropriation: This requires the dishonest conversion of another's property for one's own use, which is not applicable here.
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Option (c) Criminal breach of trust: A did not violate any trust imposed on him regarding the property.
