A snake charmer while showing his play claims to cure the snake bite The deceased got himself a snak...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences affecting the Human Body

A snake-charmer while showing his play claims to cure the snake bite. The deceased got himself a snake bite believing on assurance of the snake-charmer. The snake- charmer could not cure the deceased. The snake-charmer is liable for-

Murder

Cheating

May be liable for culpable homicide

Liable for nothing

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Murder:

- Murder requires intent to kill or knowledge that the act will certainly cause death. Here, the snake-charmer’s intent was not to kill, but to show off or trick.

- Option 2: Cheating:

- This applies if someone deceives another to deliver property or take action that leads to harm. The snake-charmer made a false claim to cure snake bites, inducing reliance.

- Option 3: May be liable for culpable homicide:

- Culpable homicide refers to causing death by a rash or negligent act, without intention. The charmer’s conduct might be considered gross negligence, not intentional murder.

- Option 4: Liable for nothing:

- This would only apply if the charmer made no promises or the act had no direct causal link.

Correct Answer:

Option 3: May be liable for culpable homicide

- The snake-charmer’s false assurance led to the deceased’s death by negligence, not deliberate murder.