Section 408 of IPC : Section 408: Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi works as an accountant for a small business in Mumbai. His employer entrusts him with the company's financial records and access to the company's bank account to manage daily transactions. Over time, Ravi starts transferring small amounts of money from the company's account to his personal account, thinking that no one will notice. When the employer discovers the missing funds and investigates, it is found that Ravi has embezzled a significant amount of money. Under Section 408 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be charged with criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant, and if found guilty, he could face imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.

Example 2:

Sunita is employed as a personal assistant to a wealthy businessman in Delhi. As part of her job, she is given access to her employer's valuable jewelry collection to manage and maintain it. One day, Sunita decides to take a few pieces of jewelry and sell them to a local pawn shop for extra cash. When her employer notices the missing jewelry and reports it to the police, an investigation reveals that Sunita has committed a criminal breach of trust. According to Section 408 of the Indian Penal Code, Sunita can be prosecuted for her actions and, if convicted, could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison and required to pay a fine.