Multiple choice

A shoots at a bird in B's house in order to steal it but accidentally kills B. Point out the correct answer:

  1. A is liable for murder of B

  2. A is not liable for murder of B

  3. A is liable for culpable homicide of B

  4. A is not liable because it was an accident U/s 80 of the Indian Panel Code
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When A shoots at a bird intending theft, he commits trespass and theft. B's death is accidental and unintended - A aimed at the bird, not B. Under Section 81 IPC (Act likely to cause harm but done without criminal intent), A is not liable for murder since he had no intent to cause death. This lacks the mens rea required for murder under Section 300.

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