Z is carried off by a tiger A fires at he tiger knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill Z but...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Explanations

Z is carried off by a tiger. A fires at he tiger knowing it to be likely that the shot may kill Z but not intending to kill Z and in god faith intending Z’s benefit. A’s ball gives Z a mortal wound.

A will be guilty of offence of murder because he fired knowing that it may likely to kill Z and so he should not have taken risk.

A will not be guilty of offence of murder, because he never intended to kill Z.

A will not be guilty of offence of murder, because shot was made for Z’s benefit, in good faith, under the circumstances that it was impossible for Z to give consent.

A will be guilty of the offence of murder, because Z has not signified his consent.

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Explanation:

A will not be guilty of offence of murder, because shot was made for Z’s benefit, in good faith, under the circumstances that it was impossible for Z to give consent.