Principle: Nothing is an offence if it is done in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding greater harm or damage to person or property. Facts: A jumps into a swimming pool to save a boy from drowning. While pulling the boy from water A was hit by C. A left the boy in the water and attacked C. The boy died in the water.

Option A: A has not committed the offence of killing the boy.

Option B: A has committed the offence of killing the boy.

Option C: The boy has committed the offence of suicide.

Option D: The boy has committed the offence of drowning.

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Chapter II, Section 40 of IPC described Offence

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