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Law · Q2280

Indian Penal Code

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Q2280

X, a jailor, has the charge of Z, a prisoner. X, intending to cause Z's death, illegally omits to supply Z with food; in consequence of which Z is much reduced in strength, but the starvation is not sufficient to cause his death. X is dismissed from his office, and Y succeeds him. Y, without collusion or co-operation with X, illegally omits to supply Z with food, knowing that he is likely thereby to cause Z's death. Z dies of hunger. What will be position under Indian Penal Code, 1860?

A.
X and Y are guilty of Murder
B.
X is guilty of an attempt to commit Murder
Answer
C.
Y is guilty of an attempt to commit Murder
D.
Y is guilty of an attempt to commit culpable homicide
E.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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