Z’ is carried off by a tiger, ‘A’ fires at the tiger knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill Z but not intending to kill Z, and in good faith Intending Z’s benefit A’s bullet gives Za mortal wound

Option A: A’has committed the offence of murder as the malice travels with the bullet

Option B: A’has attempted to murder ‘Z’ & wild life animal the Tiger

Option C: A’has committed no offence

Option D: None of these

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Z is carried off by a tiger. A fires at the tiger knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill Z, but not intending to kill Z, and in good faith intending Z’s benefit. A’s ball gives Z a mortal wound. A has committed no offence.

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