Question

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

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

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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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