Multiple choice

The act of the accused causing death amounts to murder if the act is done

  1. with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death

  2. with the knowledge that the act is likely to cause death

  3. with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause the death of that person

  4. with the intention of causing a simple hurt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The act of the accused causing death amounts to murder if the act is done with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause the death of that person. It is defined in clause second of section 300 of the Indian Penal Code.

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