X and his four associated attempted to commit theft at the place of Y and caused hurt to Y The...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

X and his four associated attempted to commit theft at the place of Y and caused hurt to Y. They were forced to retreat without collecting the booty because of stiff resistance by the inmates. They are guilty of

Theft

Robbery

Criminal misappropriation

Dacoity

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Explanation:

- Theft involves taking someone's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Here, no property was taken.

- Robbery involves theft with the use or threat of violence. Since there was an attempt and hurt was caused, robbery fits this scenario.

- Criminal misappropriation refers to unlawfully taking possession of someone else's property after it comes into one's possession, not applicable here as they never had possession.

- Dacoity involves five or more people committing or attempting robbery. The scenario mentions X and his four associates, making it a dacoity.

Answer: Option 4: Dacoity