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Which one of the following statements is correct?
Where a police constable fires upon a mob under the orders of his superior officer and thereby kills a person

A. The constable is not liable because he had no intention to kill

B. The constable is not liable because he is permitted to fire and kill

C. The constable is not liable because he, in good faith believed himself to be bound by law to obey the orders of his superior officer

D. The constable is not liable because it was a mistake

Answer: Option C


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