Multiple choice

During the murder trial it was proved that the murder was committed by six persons. Out of the six accused persons, identity of two accused persons could not be verified. Hence the two accused persons were acquitted. Rest of the four accused persons claimed acquittal. Point out the correct answer in determining liability of the four accused persons.

  1. Shall he liable u/s 302/149 of the Indian Penal Code

  2. Shall he liable u/s 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code

  3. Liable for negligence

  4. Shall not be liable for murder
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When six persons commit murder but two cannot be identified, the remaining four can be held liable under Section 34 (common intention) read with Section 302 IPC. Section 34 applies when a criminal act is done by several persons with a common intention, making all equally liable for the known consequences of that act.

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