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Law · Q441

Indian Penal Code

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Q441

A' with intent to murder, administered a fatal dose of poison to 'Z', and then while 'Z' was still alive, a stranger 'B', without A's knowledge attacked 'Z' and shot him dead

A.
A' and 'B' both would be guilty of murder
B.
A' would be guilty of culpable homicide and 'B' would be guilty of murder
C.
A' would be guilty of an attempt to murder and 'B' would be guilty of murder
Answer
D.
A' would be guilty of instigating 'B' to commit murder and 'B' would be guilty of murder

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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