X and Y conspire to poison Z. X in pursuance of the conspiracy procures the poison and delivers it to Y in order that he may administer it to Z. Y in pursuance of the conspiracy administers the poison in the presence of X and hereby causes Z's death. What offence, if any has been committed by X and Y, respectively?
A. Y has committed the offence of murder and X was an abettor
B. Both X and Y have committed the offence of criminal conspiracy
C. X has committed the offence of murder and Y was an abettor
D. Both X and Y have committed the offence of murder
Answer: Option D

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