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A is dead drunk and yet decides to go for a joy ride along with his friends. He drives his newly imported car with high speed and is not able to contpol his vehicle when he passes through a busy shopping market causing instant death of three pedestrians. He is found to be highly intoxicated state at the time of the accident and the speed of car is found to be above 70 kms. For which one of the following offences can he be prosecuted?

A. Homicide caused by rash and negligent act

B. Murder

C. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

D. Causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life ns:

Answer: Option C


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