Question

Z takes away a gold chain of his wife which was given by her father as Stridhan, without her consent. Z pledges it to raise money for domestic use, Z is .

• A. Not guilty of theft as the chain was their joint property
• B. Not guilty of theft as the chain was temporarily taken away
• C. Guilty of theft
• D. Guilty of criminal misappropriation

Hint:

Stridhan laws protect a woman's personal property. Misappropriation of such property by a spouse is a serious offence under criminal law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

According to Indian law, Stridhan (a woman's property) is exclusively owned by her. If her husband takes her property without her consent and pledges it, he is guilty of criminal misappropriation, as he used her property for his own benefit.