Multiple choice

Because of grave and sudden provocation of 'Z''A' fires at 'Z', hut 'Z' does not die. 'A' has committed the offence of

  1. Attempt to murder

  2. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

  3. Attempt to commit culpable homicide

  4. Grievious hurt
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When A fires at Z due to grave provocation but Z doesn't die, A has committed culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Section 299 IPC). The act satisfies culpable homicide (intention to cause likely death) but lacks murder because the provocation provides a legal exception under Section 300 Exception 1 (not premeditated, not in cruel manner). Option C is wrong - this isn't attempt (the offence was complete).

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