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X knows Z to be behind a bush. Y does not know about it. X, intending to cause or knowing it to be likely to cause Z's death, induces Y to fire at the bush. Y fires and Kills Z. What is the guilt of X and Y?

A. Both X and Yare guilty of having committed culpable of homicide

B. Both X and Yare guilty of having committed murder

C. X is guilty of having committed culpable homicide but Y is not guilty of having committed any offence, whatsoever

D. X is guilty of having committed murder, but Y is not guilty of having committed any offence

Answer: Option C

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