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A attacks Z under such circumstances of grave provocation that his killing of Z would be only culpable homi-cide not amounting to murder. B, having ill-will towards Z, and intending to kill him and not having been subject to the provocation, assists A in killing Z. Which of the following judgment under Section 38 of Indian Penal Code applies to A and B?

A. A is guilty of culpable homicide and B is guilty of murder

B. B is guilty of culpable homicide and A is guilty of murder

C. Both A and B are guilty of culpable homicide

D. Both A and B are guilty of murder

Answer: Option A


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