Multiple choice

A is a good swimmer. He sees B drowning, but does not try to save B. A has

  1. committed murder

  2. caused death due to negligent act

  3. committed no offence

  4. culpable homicide

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Culpable homicide is murder, if the act by which the death is caused is done with the intention of causing death. Option (2) is incorrect: No rash and negligent act on the part of A is present. Option (3) is correct: A is not under any duty to save B whether by common law or statute.

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