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Law · Q796

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 796

Q796

X intended to kill A but instead killed B, whom he had no intention to kill. Under which doctrine X is liable for the murder of B

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

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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