Multiple choice

A an insane person kills 'B' by tiring from a loaded gun. A has committed:

  1. An offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder

  2. An offence of murder

  3. An offence of grievious hurt

  4. No offence at all
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An insane person who kills B by firing from a loaded gun has committed no offence at all. This is because insanity (unsound mind) is a general defense under Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code. For this defense to apply, the person must be incapable of knowing the nature of the act or that it is contrary to law. The key element is mens rea (guilty mind) - an insane person lacks the mental capacity to form criminal intent. However, if the insanity is partial or temporary and does not prevent understanding of the act's nature, criminal liability may still attach. The question specifies 'insane person' without qualification, suggesting complete insanity.

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