Question

Which of the following mental states is not sufficient to constitute the offence of culpable homicide under Section 100?

A Intention to cause death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Intention to cause bodily injury likely to cause death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Knowledge that the act is likely to cause death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Knowledge that the act might cause temporary discomfort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Intention to cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Section 100 defines culpable homicide as causing death with: • intention to cause death, or • intention to cause such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or • knowledge that the act is likely to cause death. Mere discomfort does not meet this threshold

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