A person commits an offence under Section 411 of the Pakistan Penal Code when the person dishonestly receives or retains property knowing, or having reason to believe, that it is:
Correct answer: A. Stolen property
- A. Stolen property
- B. Unlawfully acquired through a civil dispute
- C. Owned by a person under eighteen years
- D. Found without any identifiable owner
Explanation
Section 411 deals with dishonestly receiving or retaining stolen property with knowledge or reason to believe that it is stolen. Mere possession of lost property is not automatically enough without the required dishonest knowledge or belief.
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