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Criminal breach of trust is a legal offense that involves the misappropriation or misuse of property entrusted to someone’s care or control. Sections 405 to 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) specifically deal with the offense of criminal breach of trust in India. Here’s an overview of these sections:Section 405 of the IPC: Criminal breach of trust:According to Section 405, whoever, being in any manner entrusted with property or dominion over property, dishonestly misappropriates or converts it for his/her own use, or dishonestly uses or disposes of that property in violation of any direction of law or any contract, express or implied, which he/she has made regarding the discharge of such trust, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term extending up to three years, or with a fine, or with both.Section 406 of the IPC: Punishment for criminal breach of trust:Section 406 specifies the punishment for the offense of criminal breach of trust. It states that if the value of the property involved in the breach of trust exceeds two lakh rupees, the punishment shall be imprisonment for a term extending up to seven years, along with a fine. If the value of the property does not exceed two lakh rupees, the imprisonment term may extend up to three years, along with a fine.These sections provide the legal framework to address cases where a person entrusted with property intentionally misappropriates or misuses it, thereby breaching the trust placed in them. It is important to consult a legal professional or refer to the latest legal provisions to ensure accurate and up-to-date information regarding criminal breach of trust in India.