Culpable homicide is causing death ........

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

Culpable homicide is causing death:

With the intention of causing death

With the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death

With the knowledge that it is likely, by such act, to cause death

All are correct.

- Culpable homicide involves causing the death of another person.

- Option 1: Intending to cause death fits the definition, as direct intention is key.

- Option 2: Causing bodily injury that is likely to result in death also counts, even if there’s no direct intention to kill.

- Option 3: Having knowledge that your act is likely to cause death (even without intent) is included under culpable homicide.

- Option 4: All are correct, as all these intentions or knowledge fulfill the legal meaning of culpable homicide.

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