BNS Section 282 - Criminal Breach of Trust
Whoever, being in any manner entrusted with property or with any dominion over property, dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use that property, or dishonestly uses or disposes of that property in violation of any direction of law prescribing the mode in which such trust is to be discharged.
Official Text
“Whoever, being in any manner entrusted with property or with any dominion over property, dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use that property, or dishonestly uses or disposes of that property in violation of any direction of law prescribing the mode in which such trust is to be discharged.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Entrusted with property.
- Dishonest misappropriation or conversion.
- Violation of trust terms.
Potential Defenses:
- No trust relationship.
- Lawful use.
- Authorized disposal.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Bank officials misusing customer funds, trustees converting trust property, agents misusing principal's money.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful use, authorized disposal, or acting in good faith.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 3 years, or Fine, or both