Which element is essential for criminal breach of trust under the Pakistan Penal Code?
Correct answer: B. Entrustment of property or dominion over it
- A. Taking property directly from another's possession
- B. Entrustment of property or dominion over it
- C. A threat of immediate physical violence
- D. An agreement to commit an offence
Explanation
Criminal breach of trust requires that property or dominion over property was entrusted to the accused, followed by dishonest misappropriation, conversion or misuse. Direct taking, violence and an agreement to offend relate to different legal concepts.
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