A finds a letter on the road containing a Bank note. From the direction and contents of the letter he learns to whom it belongs. He keeps the letter with himself. He is guilty of
Verified Answer
A. Criminal misappropriation
B. Dishonest misappropriation
C. Theft
D. None of these
Explanation:
This is a case of dishonest misappropriation of lost property under Section 403 of the Indian Penal Code. The explanation to Section 403 clarifies that a person who finds property and appropriates it to their own use, when they know or have the means of discovering the owner, is guilty of dishonest misappropriation.