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X inflicts one spear thrust in the abdominal region of Ywhich penetrates deep with the result that three coils of intestines come out when he takes out the spear. Y dies next day. It is proved in evidence that X did not want to kill Y outright but only intended to cause bodily injury. The criminal liability of X under Indian Penal Code is:

A. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

B. Voluntarily causing of grievous hurt

C. Culpable homicide amounting to murder

D. Attempt to commit murder

Answer: Option C


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