A’, having insured a ship, voluntarily cause the same to be cast away, with the intention of causing damage to the under-writers. ‘A’ has committed the offence of

Option A: criminal breach of trust under Section 405 of the Indian Penal Code

Option B: cheating under Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code

Option C: criminal misappropriation of property under Section 403 of the Indian Penal

Option D: mischief under Section 425 of the Indian Penal Code

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Offence of mischief Illustration (f)-A causes a ship to be cast away, intending thereby to cause damage to Z who has lent money on bottomry on the ship. A has committed mischief.”

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