A takes a camera belonging to B out of the possession of H without the consent of B with the intention of keeping it until he gets a reward from B for its restoration. A is guilty of:

Option A: Criminal misappropriation

Option B: Extortion

Option C: Theft

Option D: Cheating

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

A takes an article belonging to Z out of Z’s possession, without Z’s consent, with the intention of keeping it until he obtains money from Z as a reward for its restoration. Here A takes dishonestly; A has therefore committed theft.

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