A is beating Z. Y interferes and A intentionally strikes Y. Here, as the blow given to Y is not a part of the act where by A voluntarily causes hurt to Z, A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to Z and to another for the blow given to Y.

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A is beating Z. Y interferes and A intentionally strikes Y. Here, as the blow given to Y is not a part of the act where by A voluntarily causes hurt to Z, A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to Z and to another for the blow given to Y.

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Answer 1

A will be punished once as act is done during the same transaction.

Answer 2

If Y would have not interfered, A would have not beaten him. So, A has not caused blow to Y intentionally. Therefore, A will not be punished to cause hurt to Y.

A is beating Z. Y interferes and A intentionally strikes Y. Here, as the blow given to Y is not a part of the act where by A voluntarily causes hurt to Z, A is liable to one punishment for voluntarily causing hurt to Z and to another for the blow given to Y.

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