A holds Z down, and fraudulently takes Z's money and jewels from Z's clothes, without Z's consent. 'A' is guilty of committing:

Correct option is C

'A' is guilty of committing robbery under the Indian Penal Code. Robbery is defined as theft accompanied by the use of force or causing fear of injury. In this case, 'A' holds 'Z' down, which involves the use of force, and then takes Z's money and jewels without consent. This combination of theft and the application of force or fear elevates the crime from simple theft to robbery.
Information Booster: Robbery, under the IPC, is a serious offence that involves the unlawful taking of property through violence or the threat of violence. The key element that differentiates robbery from theft is the use of force or the creation of fear during the act of stealing. In the scenario described, 'A' used physical force to overpower 'Z' and then committed theft, which classifies the crime as robbery.
Additional Knowledge:
· Theft (a): Theft involves taking someone’s property without consent, but without the use of force or fear, which distinguishes it from robbery.
· Extortion (b): Extortion involves obtaining property through coercion or threats but without physical force, unlike in robbery.
· Dacoity (d): Dacoity is a form of robbery committed by five or more persons; since only one person is involved here, it does not constitute dacoity.