Under Section 299 IPC, culpable homicide is committed by causing death by an act done with
AThe intention of causing only grievous hurt
BMere negligence in any form
CThe intention to harm property only
DThe intention of causing death, OR the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, OR the knowledge that the act is likely to cause death
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The intention of causing death, OR the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, OR the knowledge that the act is likely to cause death
Section 299 lists three mens rea limbs: (i) intention to cause death, (ii) intention to cause bodily injury likely to cause death, (iii) knowledge that the act is likely to cause death.
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