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In the course of an altercation between A and B on a dark night, the former aimed a blow with his stick at the head of the later. To ward off the blow, B’s wife X, who had a child on her arm intervened between them. The blow missed its aim and fell on the child head causing severe injuries, due to which the child died. Discuss the liability of A. What offence has been committed?

Option: 1

He is guilty of murder.


Option: 2

A is guilty of causing simple hurt, as the blow, if it had fell upon the complainant would have caused simple hurt.


Option: 3

He is guilty of culpable homicide


Option: 4

None of the above


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Intention or knowledge is an important aspect of causing hurt to an individual. Because the blow, if it had fell upon the complainant would have caused simple hurt, hence he is liable for simple hurt. Hence, the correct option is b.

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