A meets Z on a high way shows a pistol and demands Z rsquo s purse Z in consequence gives ...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

A meets Z on a high way, shows a pistol and demands Z’s purse. Z in consequence gives his purse. A has committed.

Robbery.

Extortion.

Theft.

Dacoity.

Certainly! Let's break down the options given:

- Robbery:

- Involves theft with force or intimidation.

- A shows a pistol and demands Z’s purse, which involves force or intimidation.

- This option is correct based on the scenario described.

- Extortion:

- Obtaining something through coercion, often involves threats not amounting to immediate force.

- In this case, a pistol was shown immediately, which leans more towards robbery.

- Theft:

- Involves taking someone's property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.

- Does not typically involve force or intimidation.

- Dacoity:

- Involves robbery by a group of five or more people.

- Here, only A is involved, not a group.

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