Does selling of hypothecated property amounts of offence under Criminal Breach of Trust? If no why?

Does selling of hypothecated property amounts of offence under Criminal Breach of Trust? If no why?

Yes. It is an offense u/s 406 of Indian Penal Code because the language of the Section categorically provides that if a person with dishonest intention violates the legal contract which prescribes the mode in which the TRUST is to be discharged then it amounts to Criminal Breach of Trust.

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