Question

A tries to pickpocket B. B has a loaded pistol in his pocket, A hand touches the pistol and triggers it, resulting in the death of B

A tries to pickpocket B. B has a loaded pistol in his pocket, A hand touches the pistol and triggers it, resulting in the death of B

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Option A: A is guilty of B’s murder
Option B: A is guilty of culpable homicide by negligence
Option C: A is guilty of grievous hurt
Option D: A is guilty only of pick pocketing

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Section 80 IPC Death was caused by accident and same is no offence.

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