Which one of the following correctly distinguishes theft from extortion?
Verified Answer
A. In theft movable property must be dishonestly taken whereas in extortion there is delivery of the thing extorted.
B. In extortion there must be dishonest intention whereas in theft the same is not necessary.
C. Theft requires dishonest intention whereas extortion requires fraudulent intention.
D. Theft is as offence against movable property whereas extortion is an offence against immovable property.
Explanation:
The key distinction is that theft involves taking property without consent, while extortion involves obtaining consent for delivery through fear or threat. So, in theft, property is 'taken', and in extortion, it is 'delivered' by the victim due to coercion.