Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Murder.
Explanation:
· Murder: According to Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), murder is defined as an act committed with the intention of causing death or with the knowledge that the act is so imminently dangerous that it must, in all probability, cause death. In this case, 'A' intentionally causes 'Z's death by both acts of commission (beating) and omission (not providing food), demonstrating clear intent to cause death, thus constituting murder.
Information Booster:
· Section 299, IPC: Defines culpable homicide as causing death with the intention of causing death or with the knowledge that the act is likely to cause death.
· Section 300, IPC: Elaborates on when culpable homicide amounts to murder, including acts done with the intention to cause death or causing bodily injury that the offender knows is likely to cause death.
· Act of Omission: In legal terms, failing to perform an act that is required can be as culpable as actively committing an offense.
· Intention and Knowledge: Both intention to cause death and knowledge of probable death are critical in distinguishing murder from culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
· Causation: Legal causation is established when the accused's actions directly result in the victim's death, as seen in this case with both beating and starvation leading to 'Z's death.
Additional Information:
· Culpable Homicide not amounting to Murder (Section 299, IPC): Involves causing death but lacking the specific intent or knowledge required for murder under Section 300.
· Attempt to Commit Murder (Section 307, IPC): Involves actions intending to cause death but where death does not occur, punishable by imprisonment.
· Grievous Hurt (Section 320, IPC): Refers to severe bodily harm but not necessarily resulting in death, including permanent disfigurement or loss of limb.
· Murder (Section 300, IPC): Includes acts done with intent to kill or cause injury that is likely to result in death, or with knowledge that the act is imminently dangerous and likely to cause death.
