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A digs a pit and leaves four deadly and poisonous snakes into it with the intention of causing death to others. B falls in the pit and is bitten by a snake and dies. A is guilty, if any, of:

A. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 299

B. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 326

C. Murder under Section 300

D. No offence as B fell in the pit by accident. Hence, A will get the benefit of Section 80 of the Indian Penal Code

Answer: Option A


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