Section 303 of BNS : Section 303: Theft.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi sees a bicycle parked outside a shop. He waits until the owner, Suresh, goes inside the shop and then quickly rides away on the bicycle without Suresh's consent. Here, Ravi has committed theft as he intended to take the bicycle dishonestly out of Suresh's possession without his consent.

Example 2:

Meena finds a gold necklace lying on the ground in a crowded market. She picks it up and decides to keep it for herself, knowing that it belongs to someone else. Since the necklace was not in anyone's possession at the time she found it, Meena has not committed theft but may be guilty of criminal misappropriation of property.

Example 3:

Arjun, a gardener, is hired to work in Mr. Sharma's garden. One day, Arjun cuts down a valuable tree in the garden and takes it home without Mr. Sharma's permission. Here, Arjun has committed theft as he severed the tree from the earth with the intention of taking it dishonestly out of Mr. Sharma's possession.

Example 4:

Priya, a domestic helper, is entrusted with the care of her employer's jewelry. One day, she takes the jewelry and runs away without her em...

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