Multiple choice

A, under the influence of grave provocation by Z, kills Y, Z’s child. A is guilty of

  1. culpable homicide

  2. murder

  3. grievous hurt

  4. no offence as he was under provocation

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A is guilty of murder because Exception 1 to Section 300 requires that the person causing death must have been deprived of the power of self-control by grave and sudden provocation, AND the person killed must have given the provocation. Here, A was provoked by Z, but killed Z's child Y. Since Y did not give the provocation, the exception does not apply and A's action amounts to murder despite being provoked.