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A, a snake-charmer, persuaded B to allow himself to be bitten by a poisonous snake, including B to believe that he had power to protect B from harm. B consented, and as a result died:

A. A is not liable, as consented to suffer the harm

B. A is liable, although B consented, such consent was founded on a misconception fact, i.e., in the belief that A had the power cure snakebites

C. A is liable for murder and not culpable homicide

D. None of the above is correct

Answer: Option B


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