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    'A' meets a bullock carrying a box of treasure. He drives the bullock in a certain direction in order that he may dishonestly take the treasure. A has
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    'A' meets a bullock carrying a box of treasure. He drives the bullock in a certain direction in order that he may dishonestly take the treasure. A has committed:

    A.

    Robbery

    B.

    Criminal breach of trust

    C.

    Theft

    D.

    None of the above

    Correct option is C

    The act described falls under the definition of theft. According to Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code, theft is defined as the act of dishonestly taking any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person's consent. In this scenario, 'A' drives the bullock with the intention of taking the treasure dishonestly, which constitutes theft.
    Information Booster:
    1. Section 378 IPC (Theft): Theft involves the dishonest intention to take any movable property out of the possession of another person without their consent. The bullock and the treasure it carries are considered movable property.
    2. Elements of Theft:
    · Dishonest intention to take the property.
    · The property must be movable.
    · The property must be taken out of someone's possession.
    · The taking must be without the consent of the person in possession.

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