State Of Himachal Pradesh vs Karanvir

The Supreme Court held that for a conviction under Section 409 IPC, the prosecution must prove misappropriation of property entrusted to the accused. In this case, the High Court found that the prosecution failed to establish that the respondent, a Post Master, misappropriated Rs.8,000/- deposited for National Savings Certificates, leading to the quashing of his conviction. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the necessity of proving misappropriation beyond reasonable doubt.