315. Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any 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.
Section 311 Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
Section 312 Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
Section 313 Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc
Section 314 Dishonest misappropriation of property
Section 316 Criminal breach of trust