X' knows that 'Y' is suffering from enlarged spleen. He gives 'Y' a fist blow which ruptures the spleen and causes his death. 'X' being a doctor knows that a moderate blow on that region would rupture the spleen and is likely to cause Y's death. What is 'X' guilty of?

A) Culpable homicide not amounting to murder as 'X' knew that his act is likely to cause death B) Murder as 'X' knew that his act is likely to cause death of 'Y' to whom the injury was inflicted C) No offence as the blow would not have caused death of a normal man in ordinary circumstances of the case D) An offence other than murder or culpable homicide not amounting to murder

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Correct Answer: Option B

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X' knows that 'Y' is suffering from enlarged spleen. He gives 'Y' a fist blow which ruptures the spleen and causes his death. 'X' being a doctor knows that a moderate blow on that region would rupture the spleen and is likely to cause Y's death. What is 'X' guilty of?

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