"Where an inn-keeper seizes the goods of his guest, who has failed to pay his bill, there is an acquisition of possession against the will of previous possessor, but it is a rightful taking of possession . . . . where a thief steals a watch, this is still an acquisition of possession against the will of the true owner, but it is wrongful i.e. not in pursuance of legal right." This statement was given by-

"Where an inn-keeper seizes the goods of his guest, who has failed to pay his bill, there is an acquisition of possession against the will of previous possessor, but it is a rightful taking of possession . . . . where a thief steals a watch, this is still an acquisition of possession against the will of the true owner, but it is wrongful i.e. not in pursuance of legal right." This statement was given by- Correct Answer Keeten

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Consider the following statement and identify the correct answer:
Statement I: A, the owner of a watch, gives his watch for repair against a charge to B. A however, took away the watch after repairing without paying any charge and without the consent of B. A has made himself liable for the offence of theft as he has acted with dishonest intention at the time of taking his watch back.
Statement II: The offence of theft is an offence against possession.