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A is tried for voluntarily causing grievous hurt and convicted. The victim subsequently dies. The State wants to try A for the offence of culpable homicide amounting to murder under Indian Penal Code. Which one among the following is the correct legal position?

A. A cannot be tried for the second time under Section 300 of Code of Criminal Procedure

B. A was already convicted and punished and hence can not be tried second time under the law

C. A can be tried for the second time for culpable homicide amounting to murder

D. A can be tried once again for the same offence that caused his death

Answer: Option C


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