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A person who is not qualified as a medical practitioner, performed an operation with the consent of a patient. The patient died. Which one of the following grounds will be most appropriate to determine his liability?

A. Volenti non fit injuria is a complete defence

B. He has no intention to kill and has performed the operation in good faith for the benefit of the person

C. He has earlier done similar operations with a success

D. As he is not a medical practitioner and is unskilled the plea of consent and good faith will not be available

Answer: Option D


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