404. Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at time of his death

Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person's decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to such possession, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years and fine.

If the offender, at the time of such person's decease, was employed by him as a clerk or servant, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years.

Z dies in possession of furniture and money. His servant A, before the money comes into the possession of any person entitled to such possession, dishonestly misappropriates it.

A has committed the offence defined in this section.

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Penal Code

Criminal breach oftrust