PYARE LAL BHARGAVA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 379 IPC for theft, clarifying that temporary deprivation of property can constitute theft, as illustrated in Sections 378 IPC. The Court emphasized that a retracted confession can be the basis for conviction if deemed true and voluntarily made, but it is generally unsafe to rely on such confessions without corroboration. The Court found no reason to differ from the concurrent findings of the lower courts, affirming the conviction and the imposed fine of Rs. 200.