Question

'A' digs a pit in the way through which "B" passes and conceals it with grass and stones with an intention of killing 'B'. 'C' passes through that way, falls in the pit and is killed. Is 'A' liable?

• A. 'A' is not liable
• B. Partly liable
• C. 'A' is liable
• D. Mistake

Answer 1

The correct option is C 'A' is liable

A's action cause someone's death, therefore he's liable. Criminal intention doesn't mean just the particular expectation yet it incorporates the general intent additionally. General intention offences basically needed that the individual expected to play out the action being referred to.

Hence, C is the correct option.