Punishment for criminal breach of trust
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Summary
Criminal breach of trust is punishable by up to three years imprisonment, or a fine, or both. It applies when someone dishonestly misappropriates or converts property or money that was entrusted to them. The court may sentence to imprisonment, impose a fine, or both depending on the case.
Example
Priya is the treasurer of her apartment association and spends the maintenance fund on her personal expenses. That is a criminal breach of trust. Under this provision she can be punished with up to three years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits criminal breach of trust shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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