Z takes away a golden chain of his wife which was given by her father as dowry, without her consent, and pledges it to raise money for domestic use. Z is:
A)Not guilty of theft as the chain was their joint property.
B)Not guilty of theft as the property was temporarily taken away
C)Guilty of theft
D)None of the above

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Z is guilty of theft because taking away the golden chain without his wife's consent, even for domestic use, constitutes theft under the law. The fact that the chain was given as dowry does not make it joint property, nor does the intention to use the money for domestic purposes excuse the act of taking it without consent.

Z Takes Away a Golden Chain of His Wife Which