Multiple choice

X has sufficient food. He does not provide any food to a beggar, who later dies of hunger. X is guilty of

  1. no offence

  2. attempt to murder

  3. murder

  4. causing death by rash or negligent act

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Here, X possesses no legal duty to save the life of the beggar. Hence, X is guilty of no offence. However, it is a moral duty and moral duties are not punishable under criminal law.