Multiple choice

Directions: Given below is a statement of principle, followed by a factual situation. Apply the principle to the facts and select the most appropriate answer among three alternatives given. Encircle your choice and explain why you think your answer is correct in not more than 3 to 4 lines. If it exceeds 4 lines, then penalty may be imposed.

Principle: To be held guilty of an offence, one should have done the act that causes the intended result. Fact: A with the intention to murder B stabs him repeatedly with knife. B is taken to hospital and is found out of danger. Thereafter, due to the negligence of the doctor, B's wounds are infected and he requires surgical intervention. During the time of operation requiring to remove his injured infected leg, B died on account of administration of general anesthesia.

  1. A is guilty of murder of B.

  2. A is not guilty of murder of B but may be guilty of attempt to murder.

  3. A is not guilty of murder of B but may be guilty of causing hurt.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A's intention was to murder B (as is stated in the facts). Not merely to cause him grievous injury. However, B did not die because of the injuries inflicted by A. Hence, A is liable for attempt to murder.

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