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A' surgeon knowing fully well that except a miracle, nothing can save X, who is ailing from a disease. In good faith, if the surgeon operated on X, but as a consequence of that operation X died, then which one of the following would be correct?

A. A is held guilty of murder for knowing well that X will not survive

B. A is guilty of murder because the death is the direct consequence of the operation

C. A is not guilty because he has acted in good faith although knowing fully well that X will die

D. The matter being subjective, no specific decision can be given

Answer: Option C


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