The accused, a shopkeeper, in sudden quarrel hit his wife on head with an iron weight of 200 gm which resulted in her death. The accused is liable for which one of the following?
Verified Answer
A. Grievous hurt
B. Attempt to murder
C. Simple hurt
D. Culpable homicide
Explanation:
The act caused death. The phrase 'in sudden quarrel' suggests that there was no premeditation or intention to cause death that would amount to murder. However, hitting someone on the head with an iron weight is an act likely to cause death, and when death results, it falls under the definition of culpable homicide (Section 299 IPC).