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A lays sticks and turf over a pit, with the intention of causing death, or with the knowledge that death is likely to be caused. Z believing the ground to be firm, treads on it, falls in and is killed. A has committed:

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Culpable Homicide involves causing death without full intent, often through reckless or negligent actions.
Updated On: Feb 10, 2026
  • Offence of Culpable Homicide
  • Offence of Murder
  • Offence of abetment to murder
  • No Offence
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The Correct Option is A

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Step 1: Determine the offense.
- Individual A either intended or was aware that death was probable and caused the death of individual Z through reckless actions.
- This is classified as Culpable Homicide because the intent to kill wasn't definitively established, yet A's actions resulted in the death.
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