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Y gives grave and sudden provocation to X. X, on this provocation, fires a pistol at Y, neither intending nor knowing himself to be likely to kill Z, who is near him, but out of sight. X kills Z. X is guilty of . . . . . . . .

A. Murder

B. Culpable homicide

C. No offence as death of Z was caused by accident or misfortune

D. An offence punishable under Section 304A, Indian Penal Code for doing a rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide

Answer: Option B

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