X knows that Y is a member of Scheduled Caste community. During the course of a free fight, X inflicts a grievous injury to Y by a sharp weapon. X is guilty of offence punishable under Section(s):
Explanation:
X is guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means, which is an offence punishable under Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code. Additionally, since X knows that Y is a member of the Scheduled Caste community and commits a scheduled offence (grievous hurt is a scheduled offence under the SC/ST Act) against him, Section 3(2)(va) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, would also be attracted. The phrase "during the course of a free fight" does not automatically negate the applicability of the SC/ST Act if the knowledge of caste is present and a scheduled offence is committed.