Factual Situation: X took away Y’s purse from his pocket while he was asleep. On getting up Y found the purse in X’s hand. He asked X to return it to him, where upon X cursed him and threatened him with dire consequences if he attempted to take the purse or to inform the police. Y struck by X’s fear kept quiet. However, some bystanders reported the matter to the police. Issue: What offence, if any, has been committed? Decision: