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In a quarrel between husband and wife, the husband tries to beat the wife with a stick which accidentally falls on the newly born baby in her hand and the baby dies instantly. Husband is guilty of the offence-

A. Murder

B. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

C. Grievous hurt

D. Causing death by negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide

Answer: Option D


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