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Law · Q1046

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 1046

Q1046

X, with intent to murder Y, instigates his six year old servant A, to do an act which will cause death of Y. A does the act, but in the absence of X. The act of A resulted in the death of Y

A.
A is liable
B.
X is liable and is subject to the punishment of death
Answer
C.
Either A or B
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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