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Indian Penal Code

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Q1942

A digs a pit and leaves four deadly and poisonous snakes into it with the intention of causing death to others. B falls in the pit and is bitten by a snake and dies. A is guilty, if any, of:

A.
Culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 299
Answer
B.
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 326
C.
Murder under Section 300
D.
No offence as B fell in the pit by accident. Hence, A will get the benefit of Section 80 of the Indian Penal Code

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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