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A is beating Z and Y jumps in to stop the beating. In the process A intentionally strikes Y. As per Section 71 of Indian Penal Code which of the following should be the punishment?

A. A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to Z and to another for the blow given to Y

B. A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt only to Z

C. A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt only to Y

D. None of them

Answer: Option A


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