A instigates B to resist by force a distress made by a public servant, knowing full well that B most likely will cause hurt in the process. Hence B in consequence, resists that distress. In offering the resistance, B voluntarily causes grievous hurt to the officer executing the distress.
A. B is liable to punishment for resisting the distress only
B. B is liable to punishment for causing hurt
C. Both A and B are liable to punishment for resisting the distress
D. Both A and B are responsible for resisting the distress and causing hurt to A
Answer: Option D
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