A' and 'B' have been accused of an offence where the accused persons had no intention of causing the death of any one and no injury was found on the deceased which was sufficient to cause death in the ordinary course of nature. As per medical opinion, the injuries were not likely to cause death. It could not be established as to which of the two accused inflicted injuries on the head of the deceased. The accused should be liable to be convicted under:
A. Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 34 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt
B. Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for murder
C. Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code for attempting to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder
D. Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code read with Section 34 for attempting to commit murder
Answer: Option A
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