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A was suffering under an insane delusion that X and Y were persecuting him. He bought a knife in order to revenge himself on them, and that very evening he went to their club and stabbed them dead. Decide the responsibility of A.

Option: 1

A cannot be held liable because was not able to understand the consequences of his act.


Option: 2

A can be held liable.


Option: 3

A can be held liable because he was able to understand the consequences of his act.


Option: 4

A cannot be held liable because he is an insane person suffering from insane delusions.


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In the present situation, the fact that A actually bought a knife and went to the club of his victims shows that he knew what he was going to do, namely, an act contrary to law, he had an intention to kill. Thus, A can be held liable. Hence the correct answer is c.

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