X', a person above the age of 18 years, asks 'Y' to shoot him to death as 'X' is suffering from incurable disease: 'Y' is the domestic servant of 'X'. As a loyal servant, 'Y' shoots 'X' to death. In the context of the above, which one of the following statements is correct?
A. 'Y' has committed no offence
B. Y' can take up the defence of good faith
C. 'Y' can take up the defence of consent
D. Y's act is culpable homicide not amounting to murder
Answer: Option D

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