'X' drives very fast through a crowded road to catch a flight, knowing that his act in all probability may cause death. 'Y' is killed by his vehicle. 'X' is guilty of

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Murder.
'X' is guilty of murder under Section 300 IPC, as he knew that driving fast through a crowded road was highly likely to cause death, and he did so regardless of the risk. His act can be classified under the "knowledge" category of murder.
Information Booster
Murder under Section 300 IPC includes acts where the perpetrator has knowledge that their actions are likely to cause death, even if death was not the intended result. The law treats such reckless disregard for human life as murder.
Additional Knowledge
· Culpable homicide not amounting to murder ( Section 299 IPC): Involves causing death with less culpability than murder.
· Grievous hurt ( Section 320 IPC): Refers to serious injury, not death.
· Negligence ( Section 304A IPC): Involves causing death by negligent act but without the knowledge or intention required for murder.