"A" finds a purse with money not knowing to whom it belongs, he afterwards discovers that it belongs to "B" and appropriates to his own use. "A" is guilty of:
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When A finds a purse, discovers it belongs to B, but appropriates it — this is criminal misappropriation under Section 403 IPC. The initial possession was innocent, but dishonest appropriation after discovering the true owner makes it an offence.
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