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A contingent of police led by Sub-Inspector is on patrolling duty at night. They are attacked by two…

Taking property while voluntarily causing hurt to the constable turns the theft into "Robbery" under section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 390…

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A contingent of police led by Sub-Inspector is on patrolling duty at night. They are attacked by two criminals in which one constable is severely injured and the criminals escaped with their property. Here, a case can be made under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 for the offence of:

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Taking property while voluntarily causing hurt to the constable turns the theft into "Robbery" under section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 390 IPC), and causing hurt in committing it attracts section 309(6). Dacoity under section 310 needs five or more persons conjointly committing robbery, whereas only two criminals were involved; theft and mischief do not account for the violence used.

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