If someone you trust with your property breaks that trust and uses it for themselves, that's criminal breach of trust. This could be anything from money to a valuable item. The punishment can be jail time, a fine, or both.
Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both
A, a shopkeeper, is entrusted with money by B to buy goods. A uses the money for his personal expenses instead. A has committed criminal breach of trust.
- •You have the right to file a police complaint (FIR) if someone breaches your trust and misappropriates your property.
- •You can seek legal help to recover your property or get compensation for the loss.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Indian Penal Code
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