A is prosecuted for robbery and in doing so voluntarily causes hurt to B. Whether he may be charged under section 323, 392 and 394 of IPC:
Verified Answer
A. Yes
B. No
C. Alternative charge can be framed
D. It depends on the wishes of the magistrate which charge be framed
Explanation:
Section 392 IPC is for robbery, and Section 394 IPC is for voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. Section 323 IPC is for voluntarily causing hurt. If A voluntarily causes hurt during robbery, charges under 392 and 394 are appropriate, and 323 is a lesser offence included in 394. It is possible to charge for all, or for the graver offence which includes the lesser.