X' finds 'Y' alone late in the night at a lonely place. He shows him a revolver and demands his purse, watch and a gold ring. 'X' warns 'Y' that if he does not hand over these things, he would kill him. Fearing injury or death, 'Y' hands over the valuables demanded by 'X' to 'X'. 'X' is:
A. Guilty of theft because he has caused wrongful loss of 'Y'
B. Guilty of robbery because he has caused wrongful loss to 'Y' by threatening to cause injury or death
C. Guilty of dacoity because he has caused wrongful loss to 'Y' with the help of a firearm
D. Not guilty since 'Y' has given the property voluntarily
Answer: Option B
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