What is the punishment prescribed for the offence of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ?

A

Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years or with fine, or with both

B

Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine, or with both

C

Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both

D

Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both

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Your answer: — · Correct: D

Explanation

Under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, the punishment for the offence of theft is prescribed. The section states that whoever commits theft shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Imprisonment of either description means the court has the discretion to award either rigorous imprisonment (with hard labour) or simple imprisonment.
Section 378 of the IPC defines theft as the dishonest moving of movable property out of the possession of any person without that person's consent.
Options A and B are incorrect because the maximum term is three years, not five. Option C is incorrect because the law allows for "either description" of imprisonment, not just "simple" imprisonment.

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What is the punishment prescribed for the offence of theft under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ?

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