'Z ' is carried off by a tiger. 'A ' fires at the tiger knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill but not intending to kill; and in good faith intending Z's benefit.,  A's bullet gives Z a mortal wound. A shall be guilty of -

Correct option is D

'A' would not be guilty of any offense in this scenario under Section 92 of the IPC, which provides immunity to persons acting in good faith for the benefit of another without the intention to cause harm. Since 'A' acted to save 'Z' from the tiger and did so with no intent to kill 'Z', 'A' is not criminally liable.
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This scenario illustrates the legal principle that actions taken in good faith to prevent greater harm, even if they result in unintended consequences, are not punishable offenses under the law.
Additional Knowledge
· Murder: Requires intent to kill or cause grievous harm.
· Culpable homicide not amounting to murder: Involves causing death but without the necessary intent or circumstances to qualify as murder.
· Accident: Typically refers to events that are entirely unintended and unforeseeable.