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Theft v. Robbery v. Dacoity ( चोरी , लूट और डकैती ) Theft, robbery and dacoity are terms that are generally used interchangeably and assumed as a synonym to one-another. But in law, they are not the same. They have different meaning and distinct essential characteristics. Let’s analyze each of them. 1.       1.  Theft ( चोरी) : Theft is defined under Section 378 of the Indian Penal Code.   (Image source: https://www.gps-securitygroup.com/how-to-prevent-theft-and-shoplifting-at-your-retail-store/) Theft is committed when somebody takes out some movable property (i.e. which can be moved e.g. car, money, animals etc.) out of the possession of the owner without his consent and with a dishonest intension to steal it. The victim may or may not be present at the site of theft. Illustration : Suppose a friend of yours comes to your house when you are not there. He sees a gold ring lying on a table. He hides it with the intension of telling you ...

I Crime and Law  Crime and Law are two very common yet too technical terms. Both exist in the society simultaneously but exist in contradiction to one another and lose their meaning in absence of other. Before heading forward into details and technicalities, let's first start with the definitions of the two: 1. Crime:  The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines crime as'   an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government especially: a gross violation of law '   According to Blackstone Crime is,"  “an act committed or omitted in violation of public law forbidding or commanding it" According to Stephen Crime is  " an act forbidden by law and which is at the same time revolting to the moral sentiments of the society”   2. Law:   The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines law as,  ' a binding custom or practice of a community :  a rule of conduct or action prescribed  or formally recognized as binding or enforced by ...