Multiple choice

A in good faith believing property belonging to Z's to be A's own property takes that property out of Z's possession. Has A committed theft?

  1. A has committed an offence because his intention was to grab property.

  2. A has not committed an offence because A did not take it dishonestly.

  3. A has committed an offence because A took property without the consent of Z.

  4. A has committed an offence because the property was moveable.

  5. /

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sec 378 of IPC states that whoever intending to take moveable property dishonestly without consent is said to commit theft.