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Law · Q1928

Indian Penal Code

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Q1928

X gave poisoned halva to Y with an intention to kill him. Y ate one morsel and kept it on the side. Z who was sitting there, picked it up and ate it. Z died

A.
X is guilty of murder of Z
Answer
B.
X is guilty of only culpable homicide not amounting to murder
C.
X is not guilty of murder
D.
X is guilty neither of murder nor of culpable homicide as he never intended to kill Z

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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