228Special cases of stealing

228 Special cases of stealing

*[Section 228 Amended by No. 74 of 1975, s. 13 ]*A person shall be guilty of stealing a thing, although at the time of taking or converting the same he does not intend permanently to deprive the owner thereof, if he takes or converts it dishonestly and with intent –

(a) to use the same, or to allow any other person to use the same, as a pledge or security;

(b) to use or deal with the same in such manner that it cannot be returned to the owner in the form in which it was when he took or converted it; or

(c) in the case of money, to use it at his own will, although he intends to repay to the owner an equivalent amount of money.