IPC Section 404 - Dishonest misap propriation of property possessed by deceased p erson at the time of his

404. Dishonest misap propriation of property possessed by deceased p erson at the 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 of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to

fine, and if the offender at the time of such person's decease was employed by him as a clerk or servant,

the imprisonment may extend to seven years.

Illustration

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.

Of Criminal Breach of Trust