Correct option is B
Culpable homicide is the offense 'A' is guilty of. Under
Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code, culpable homicide involves causing death by doing an act with the intention of causing death or with the knowledge that such an act is likely to cause death.
Explanation:
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Culpable Homicide: Defined under Section 299 of the IPC, it involves causing death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the knowledge that the act is likely to cause death, but it does not amount to murder under Section 300.
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Intent and Knowledge: 'A's act of laying sticks and turf over a pit demonstrates an intention to cause death or knowledge that the act is likely to cause death.
3.
Outcome: 'Z' falls into the pit and is killed as a result of 'A's actions, fitting the criteria for culpable homicide under Section 299.
Additional Information:
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Abetment (a): Involves encouraging or assisting another person to commit an offense, not relevant here as 'A' directly committed the act.
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Criminal conspiracy (c): Involves an agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act, which is not applicable as 'A' acted alone.
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Murder (d): Defined under Section 300 of the IPC, involves acts with specific intent or knowledge that are deemed more severe than culpable homicide. Given the scenario, 'A's actions may fit under culpable homicide rather than murder.
