A' knows that 'B' is suffering from a disease in his head and also knows that if a fist blow is given to 'B' on his head, it is likely to cause his death. Knowing it 'A' gives a fist blow to B on his head and caused death of 'B'. 'A' is
A. Guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder since he does not think that his act is likely to cause death
B. Guilty of murder since he had knowledge that in all probability it is likely to cause death of 'B'
C. Guilty of no offence since the blow is not sufficient to cause the death of a person of normal health
D. Guilty of causing hurt only
Answer: Option B
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