Y gives grave and sudden provocation to A A on this fires from a pistol as a result Z is killed who ...........

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

Y gives grave and sudden provocation to A. A on this fires from a pistol as a result Z is killed who is nearby. A has committed.

murder.

culpable homicide.

death of rash and negligent act

attempt of murder of Y.

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Explanation:

- Option 1: Murder – For murder, the intention to kill the specific person must be clear. Here, A intended to shoot Y out of provocation, not Z.

- Option 2: Culpable Homicide – This is correct. A acted under sudden provocation (given by Y) and killed Z, not his intended target. There was intent, but not towards Z. This fits the definition of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, as per Indian Penal Code Section 299 and exceptions under Section 300.

- Option 3: Death by rash and negligent act – This doesn’t fit, since A deliberately shot the pistol, even if he didn’t intend to kill Z.

- Option 4: Attempt of murder of Y – This doesn’t fit, as Z was killed, so it’s not just an attempt; and focus is on Z's death.