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Can a person be punished for stealing a laptop


31-Dec-2023 (In Criminal Law)
is it possibel to get a thief punsihed for an laptop stolen by him. In case hehad given in writtent that he was sitting outisde of the room during minutes laptop was stolen and said after this that owner of laptop hadweak moery and he had left alptop somewhere else. After this if POlice wont recover stolen item from him. Than also will he be pUnished as he ahd given this in writtent taht he was outside of laptop woner room when laptop was stolen, after which he kpet on trying to prove pwner meeory weak, in which he fails.
Answers (3)

Answer #1
824 votes
Hi,

From your query it is not possible to know the complete facts of the case and in this situation it is difficult to clarify and advise you correctly. You are suggested to provide the complete facts.
Thanks and regards
Answer #2
844 votes
We can be punished only when he dishonesty took away movable property from your position and in the case in which you are discussing about your case I don't think there are essential ingredients to punish him under section 379 IPC
Answer #3
703 votes
Yes, a person can be punished for theft, if the intention for any offence is proved.
You have to prove mens rea and if article has been recovered from him, it will make your case strong.
You can proceed for filing FIR in police station

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