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Indian Penal Code

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Q1640

Five persons went to the house of Z armed with clubs to beat Z. Among these, one A was carrying a pistol concealing it underneath his clothes. During beating, A fired a shot resulting in Z's death.

A.
Only A will be liable for causing death
Answer
B.
All of them will be liable for beating Z
C.
All of them being the members of unlawful assembly will be liable for causing death
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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