X dishonestly took away a jewellery box from Y rsquo s possession While he was proceeding towards hi...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

X dishonestly took away a jewellery box from Y’s possession. While he was proceeding towards his home he found that he was being followed by Y. he abandoned the box and threw stones at Y to deter him from continuing the pursuit. X has committed:

No offence

Extortion

Theft

Robbery

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Explanation:

- Option 1: No offence

This is incorrect. X has clearly committed an offence by dishonestly taking Y's property.

- Option 2: Extortion

Extortion involves putting someone in fear to obtain property. Here, X did not obtain property by putting Y in fear; he took it stealthily.

- Option 3: Theft

Theft is taking someone's property dishonestly without consent. X initially committed theft when he took the jewellery box from Y.

- Option 4: Robbery

Theft becomes robbery if, during the act or while carrying away the property, the offender causes or attempts to cause death, hurt, or wrongful restraint. When X threw stones at Y while escaping with the stolen property, he used violence to retain it. Therefore, this is robbery.

Correct Answer: Option 4 - Robbery