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A' is tried for the murder of 'B'. He takes the plea of self-defence but the evidence adduced by him is not sufficient to put his case under this exception, although it is enough to create doubt whether the charge against him has been positively proved. In this case

A. A' is guilty of murder because he has not discharged his burden of proof

B. A' is guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder because his case falls under exceptions to section 300 Indian Penal Code

C. A' has committed no offence because self-defence is a recognized ground of exemption from criminal liability

D. A' is entitled to acquittal as the prosecution has failed to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt

Answer: Option D

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