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Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term 'murder'?

A. Act by which the death is caused must have been done with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death

B. Death is caused with the knowledge that, he is likely to cause death by his act

C. Death is caused with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause death of the person to whom "the injury is caused

D. Death is caused under grave and sudden provocation

Answer: Option C


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