Question
Legal Studies Question on Criminal Law
‘A is accused of murdering B’. The following facts may not be in issue in his trial
A
That A caused B’s death.
B
That A may not have intended to cause B’s death.
C
That A received sudden and grave provocation from B.
D
That A at the time of doing the act that caused B’s death may not be aware of the nature of it due to unsoundness of his mind.
Answer
That A may not have intended to cause B’s death.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): That A may not have intended to cause B’s death.