X having sufficient food does not provide some food to a beggar who dies of hunger X is guilty of ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Explanations

X having sufficient food does not provide some food to a beggar who dies of hunger. X is guilty of

No offence

Attempt to murder

Murder

Causing death by rash or negligent act

- Option 1: No offence

- Not providing assistance, like food, does not constitute a legal offence.

- There is no legal duty to help unless a specific relationship exists.

- Option 2: Attempt to murder

- Requires intent to kill, which isn’t the case here.

- Not providing food doesn't indicate an attempt to murder.

- Option 3: Murder

- Involves intent and action to cause death.

- Simply not sharing food doesn’t qualify as murder.

- Option 4: Causing death by rash or negligent act

- Implies a careless or thoughtless act causing death.

- Withholding food without legal duty isn’t considered rash or negligent.

Correct Answer: Option 1 - No offence

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