Theft
1. In theft, property is taken out of the possession of another person and the offence is completed as soon as the property is moved.
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2. In theft, dishonest intention precedes the act of taking.
3. The property in respect of which the offence is committed must be moveable in theft.
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4. Punishment: 3 years or fine or with both.
5. Illustrations: [Write some illustrations of Sec. 378.]
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Criminal Misappropriation
1. In criminal misappropriation, there is no invasion of another’s possession. The property often comes innocently into another’s possession.
2. In criminal misappropriation, dishonest intention develops subsequently.
3. The property in respect of which the offence is committed must be movable in criminal misappropriation, but somewhat different with theft, such as cheque and other negotiable instruments may be misappropriated.
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4. Punishment: 2 years and/or fine.
5. Illustrations: [Write illustrations of Sec. 403.]