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    Read the following: (1) There is either theft or extortion in robbery. (2) The offence of theft becomes robbery when it is coupled with the dang
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    Read the following:
    (1) There is either theft or extortion in robbery.
    (2) The offence of theft becomes robbery when it is coupled with the danger of life.
    Of the above:

    A.

    (1) is true but (2) is false

    B.

    (1) is false but (2) is true

    C.

    (1) and (2) both are true

    D.

    (1) and (2) both are false

    Correct option is C


    Both statements are correct:
    · Robbery involves either theft or extortion.
    · Theft becomes robbery when it is accompanied by or causes harm or a threat of harm to a person, making the act more severe due to the associated danger to life.
    Information Booster Robbery is considered a more serious offense than theft or extortion alone because of the added element of violence or threat of violence. It involves a direct confrontation with the victim, increasing the gravity of the crime.
    Additional Knowledge
    · Theft: Involves taking property without consent but without the use of force.
    · Extortion: Involves obtaining property by putting someone in fear of harm.
    · Robbery: Combines the elements of theft or extortion with immediate threat or violence.

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