X & Y conspire to poison Z. X in pursuance of the conspiracy procures the poison & delivers it to Y it order that he may administer it to Z. Y in pursuance of the conspiracy, administers the poison in presence of X & there by cause death. What offence X & Y have committed
Verified Answer
A. Both X & Y have committed the offence of Criminal Conspiracy
B. Since X has procured the poison, X has committed offence of murder & Y was an abettor
C. Both X & Y have committed the offence of murder
D. Y has committed the offence of murder
Explanation:
This is a case of criminal conspiracy where an act (murder) is committed in furtherance of the common intention. Since both X and Y conspired and actively participated in the act that caused Z's death, both are equally liable for the offence of murder under Section 302 read with Section 34 IPC.