'A' knows that 'B' is suffering from a heart disease and also that if a blow is given to 'B' on his chest it is likely to cause his death. Knowing this, 'A' gives blow on 'B's' chest causing 'B's' death. 'A' is guilty of
Verified Answer
A. Murder
B. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder
C. Grievous hurt
D. Causing death by rash of negligent act
Explanation:
This scenario falls under the definition of murder under Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. 'A' had knowledge that the bodily injury he intended to inflict was likely to cause death to 'B' due to 'B's' specific condition (heart disease). This knowledge elevates the act from culpable homicide to murder.