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Law · Q2510

Indian Penal Code

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Q2510

X', a doctor informs his patient 'Y' that he has cancer which is in its last state. 'X' requests 'Y' to arrange his family affairs as he cannot survive for more than a couple of weeks. 'Y' dies because of shock on hearing this 'X' is:

A.
Guilty of murder as he knew that such a disclosure will cause death
B.
Not guilty since communication was made in good faith for the benefit of 'Y'
Answer
C.
Guilty of causing death by negligence
D.
Guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder as he knew that such a disclosure is likely to cause death

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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