A Police Officer receives a sum of Rs. 5000/- as fine from violator. He deposits the amount in the Treasury three months after the stipulated period. He commits:
Verified Answer
A. Offence punishable under Section 407 IPC.
B. Offence punishable under Section 409 IPC.
C. Offence punishable under Section 420 IPC.
D. None of the above.
Explanation:
A police officer receiving fines is a public servant entrusted with public money. Delaying the deposit of this money beyond the stipulated period, especially with implied dishonest intent (as suggested by the context of a legal question about committing an offence), constitutes criminal breach of trust by a public servant, which is punishable under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.