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Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

A, a surgeon, in good faith communicates to a patient, his opinion that he (patient) cannot live. The patients dies in consequence of the shock. A is guilty of

Murder

Causing death by negligence

Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

No offence

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Explanation:

- Murder (Option 1): Murder requires the intent to cause death or knowledge that one's actions are likely to cause death. The surgeon expressed an opinion in good faith without intent to harm.

- Causing death by negligence (Option 2): This occurs when there is a lack of reasonable care leading to someone's death. The surgeon acted in a professional capacity with no indication of negligence.

- Culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Option 3): This involves causing death without intent but with knowledge that actions were likely to cause death. Again, the surgeon lacked such knowledge or intent.

- No offence (Option 4): The surgeon communicated honestly in good faith, performing his duty. There was no intent or negligence involved.

No offence (Option 4) is the correct answer.