Question

PRINCIPLE: Whoever enters into or upon property in the possession of another with the intent to commit an offence or to intimidate, insult or annoy any person in possession of such property or having lawfully entered into or upon such property, unlawfully remains there with an intent to intimidate, insult, or annoy any such person, or with the intent to commit an offence commits criminal trespass.
FACTUAL SITUATION: A went to Delhi Law College to participate in a competition. After participating in the competition, A hid inside the campus so that he could steal a few books from the library

• A. A has committed theft
• B. A has committed criminal trespass
• C. A has not committed criminal trespass, because he entered with permission
• D. A has not committed any offence

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A has committed criminal trespass

As per the principle, someone who has entered into any property lawfully but unlawfully remains there with an intent to intimidate,insult, or annoy any such person or to commit a crime, then such person is said to have commit the criminal trespass.

Since, A hid inside the campus unlawfully and with the intent to steal few books from the library he has committed trespass.