Question

Whoever, intending to take dishonestly any movable property out of the possession of any person without that person's consent, moves that property in, is said to commit...

• A. Theft
• B. Robbery
• C. Criminal Breach of Trust
• D. Cheating

Hint:

For property-related offences in the IPC, remember the key distinguishing element:

\textbf{Theft:} Taking without consent.
\textbf{Extortion:} Taking \textit{with} consent, but consent is obtained by fear.
\textbf{Robbery:} Theft or Extortion + Violence/Fear.
\textbf{Cheating:} Taking by deception.
\textbf{Criminal Breach of Trust:} Misusing property that was entrusted to you.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question provides a legal definition and asks for the name of the crime it describes. This is the definition of a specific offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Step 2: Analyzing the Definition
Let's break down the key elements (ingredients) of the offence described:
\begin{enumerate}
Intending to take dishonestly (\textit{mens rea} or guilty mind).
Any movable property.
Out of the possession of any person.
Without that person's consent.
Moves that property. \end{enumerate} This is the precise legal definition of Theft as given in Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Step 3: Differentiating from Other Offences


(B) Robbery: Robbery is essentially theft or extortion that involves the use of force, fear of instant death, or wrongful restraint. The element of force is missing in the question's definition.
(C) Criminal Breach of Trust: This involves a person who is entrusted with property dishonestly misappropriating it. The key element is "entrustment," which is not part of the given definition.
(D) Cheating: This involves fraudulently or dishonestly inducing a person to deliver any property. The key element is "deception" or "inducement," which is not mentioned here.

Step 4: Final Answer
The definition provided in the question is the exact legal definition of Theft. Therefore, option (A) is the correct answer.