X, on being friendly terms with Z, goes into his wardrobe in his absence and takes away his shirt without Z’s express consent for the purpose of attending a party tonight, and the intention of returning it. Discuss the liability of X.
X will be liable for theft.
X will not be liable for theft.
X will be liable for theft because he took the shift without the permission of Z.
X will not be liable for theft as he has implied consent of Z.
In the present case, X has not committed the offence of theft as he had an impression of Z‘s implied consent though Z has never given or in any way signified the same. It was presumed consent. Hence the correct answer is d.