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Law · Q2320

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 2320

Q2320

A, a snake-charmer, persuaded B to allow himself to be bitten by a poisonous snake, including B to believe that he had power to protect B from harm. B consented, and as a result died:

A.
A is not liable, as consented to suffer the harm
B.
A is liable, although B consented, such consent was founded on a misconception fact, i.e., in the belief that A had the power cure snakebites
Answer
C.
A is liable for murder and not culpable homicide
D.
None of the above is correct

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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