X' knows that 'Y' is suffering from enlarged liver. Being a doctor, 'X' knows that if he gives a first blow to 'Y' in the region with moderate force, it would result in rupture of Y's liver and is likely to cause his death. Knowing this, 'X' gives 'Y' a fist blow which ruptures 'Y's liver and causes his death, 'X' is:
A. Guilty of no offence since this below would not have caused the death of a person in normal health
B. Guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder since he knew that his act is likely to cause death
C. Guilty of murder since he had an intention to causes injury and also knew that it is likely to cause the death of 'Y'
D. Guilty of some offence other than culpable homicide or murder
Answer: Option C
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