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A holds Z down and dishonestly takes money and jewels from Z’s clothing without Z’s consent. What is…

Under section 309(2), theft becomes robbery when the offender voluntarily causes wrongful restraint in order to commit it. Holding Z down supplies that element.

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A holds Z down and dishonestly takes money and jewels from Z’s clothing without Z’s consent. What is the most specific offence disclosed by those facts under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Under section 309(2), theft becomes robbery when the offender voluntarily causes wrongful restraint in order to commit it. Holding Z down supplies that element.

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Option A

A goes beyond the elements of simple theft by wrongfully restraining Z to commit it.

Option B

Voluntarily restraining Z to commit the theft makes it robbery under section 309(2).

Option C

Dacoity requires at least five persons conjointly committing or attempting robbery, including persons present and aiding. The scenario describes one offender.

Option D

Extortion requires inducing delivery through fear of injury. A takes the property directly.

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