Question

Principle: Causing of an effect partly by an act and partly by an omission is an offence.
Facts: 'A' confined her daughter 'D' in a room. 'A' also did not provide any food to her daughter 'D'. Consequently, 'D' died of starvation.

• A. 'A' committed the offence of confining 'D'.
• B. 'A' committed the offence of causing death of 'D'.
• C. 'A' committed no offence.
• D. 'A' committed the offence of not providing food to 'D'.

Hint:

An act combined with an omission leading to harm is sufficient for criminal liability.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The principle clearly states that an effect caused by both an act and an omission constitutes an offence. In this case, 'A' both confined 'D' and omitted to provide food, which directly led to 'D's death due to starvation.


Option (A) 'A' committed the offence of confining 'D': While 'A' did confine 'D', the death of 'D' is the result of the omission of food, making the main offence related to causing death.

Option (C) 'A' committed no offence: This is incorrect. The omission of food, combined with confinement, caused 'D's death, which is an offence.

Option (D) 'A' committed the offence of not providing food to 'D': While 'A' failed to provide food, the key offence here is the resulting death.