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Law · Q1974

Indian Penal Code

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Q1974

Y' gives grave and sudden provocation to 'A'. 'A', on this provocation, fires a pistol at 'Y', neither intending nor knowing himself to be likely to kill 'Z', who is near him, but out of sight. 'A' kills 'Z'. 'A' is guilty of-

A.
Murder
B.
Culpable homicide
Answer
C.
Attempt to murder
D.
No offence as act falls under general-exceptions

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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