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Law · Q2568

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 2568

Q2568

Y gives grave and sudden provocation to X. X, 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. X kills Z. X is guilty of . . . . . . . .

A.
Murder
B.
Culpable homicide
Answer
C.
No offence as death of Z was caused by accident or misfortune
D.
An offence punishable under Section 304A, Indian Penal Code for doing a rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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