Concept of 'Constructive Possession' in TPA - The Missing Bat

Imagine you're planning a cricket match, but your friend has taken your new bat on the sly and given it to his cousin as a gift. Later, you both reach the stadium, but the cousin refuses to return the bat, saying it's now his. That's a problem - you can't play with an empty hand! But here's the interesting part - the cousin has 'constructive possession' of your bat, just like you have constructive possession of a property that someone else physically holds but intends to pass to you as per a contract or an agreement. In TPA, this concept is crucial in determining who has rights over a property and who is liable for any damages. It's like identifying the 'virtual' owner of the missing bat - your friend who gifted it, or the cousin who physically holds it.