Section 378 of IPC : Section 378: Theft

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi sees a bicycle parked outside a shop. He waits until the shopkeeper is busy with customers and then takes the bicycle without the shopkeeper's consent, intending to keep it for himself. Here, Ravi has committed theft as he has taken the bicycle out of the shopkeeper's possession dishonestly.

Example 2:

Priya finds a wallet on a bench in a public park. The wallet contains cash and identification cards. Instead of trying to find the owner or handing it over to the authorities, Priya decides to keep the wallet and the money. Here, Priya has committed theft as she has taken the wallet out of the owner's possession dishonestly.

Example 3:

Arjun, a gardener, is employed by Mr. Sharma to take care of his garden. One day, Arjun digs up a valuable plant from Mr. Sharma's garden and takes it home without Mr. Sharma's consent, intending to sell it. Arjun has committed theft as he has taken the plant out of Mr. Sharma's possession dishonestly.

Example 4:

Sunita, a domestic worker, is entrusted with the keys to her employer's house. One day, she takes a gold necklace from her employer's jewelry box without permission, intendin...

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