A' sets fire by night to an inhabited house in a large town for the purpose facilitating to commit robbery and thus cause the death of "B". Here "A" will be punishable for the offence of

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The correct answer is Option A: Causing death voluntarily.

First, let's define some relevant terms:
Inhabited house: A house where people live.
Mischief: The IPC defines mischief as the act of causing wrongful loss or damage to the property of another person.
Abetment: Instigating, engaging in conspiracy, or intentionally aiding someone to commit a crime.
Robbery: Theft involving the use of force or the threat of force.

Now, let's analyze the scenario:
'A' sets fire to an inhabited house at night to facilitate robbery. This act directly results in the death of 'B'.
The act of arson (setting fire) was intentional and directly caused the death of 'B'. Although the primary intention might have been robbery, the death of 'B' is a direct consequence of 'A's' actions. The death was caused voluntarily, meaning 'A' knowingly and willingly performed the act that led to 'B's death.

Why other options are incorrect:
Option B: Abetment: While 'A' might be charged with abetment in addition to causing death, the primary charge would be causing death voluntarily because the death resulted directly from 'A's' actions.
Option C: Mischief: Although setting fire to a house constitutes mischief, this is a less severe charge than causing death voluntarily, particularly given the death caused.
Option D: An attempt to commit robbery: While 'A' attempted to commit robbery, the death of 'B' is a more serious consequence of his actions. Attempt to commit robbery doesn't encompass causing death. The death is a separate, more serious crime in this scenario.

Therefore, 'A' will be primarily punishable under the section of the IPC that addresses causing death voluntarily, as the death was a direct result of 'A's' actions, even if robbery was the initial intent. The other charges might be additional charges depending on the specific facts of the case and the court's decision.