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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- Offence of Culpable Homicide
- Offence of Murder
- Offence of abetment to murder
- No Offence
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identify the offense.
- A intended or knew that death was likely, and caused Z's death through reckless behavior.
- This is categorized as Culpable Homicide, as the intention to kill was not clear, but A's actions caused the death.
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