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Indian Penal Code

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Q670

Indian Penal Code: X intended to kill A but instead killed B whom he had no intention to kill under which doctrine is X liable for the murder of B.

A.
Doctrine of extended malice
B.
Doctrine of mens rea
C.
Doctrine of diminished responsibility
D.
Doctrine of transfer of malice
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
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