Question

‘Z’ attempts to horsewhip ‘A’, not in such a manner as to cause grievous hurt to ‘A’. ‘A’ draws out a pistol but ‘Z’ continues the assault. ‘A’ believing in good faith that he can not save himself by any other means, shoots ‘Z’ dead. ‘A’ is liable for

• A. Murder
• B. Culpable homicide not amounting murder under exception 2 of section 300
• C. Culpable homicide not amounting murder under exception 1 of section 300
• D. Not liable since the act was done in exercise of right of private defence

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Culpable homicide not amounting murder under exception 2 of section 300

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): Culpable homicide not amounting murder under exception 2 of section 300.