Which one of the following statements correctly define the term lsquo murder rsquo ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Attempt

Which one of the following statements correctly define the term ‘murder’?

Act by which the death is caused must have been done with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.

Death is caused with the knowledge that he is likely to cause death by his act

Death is caused with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause death of the person to whom the injury is caused

Death is caused under grave and sudden provocation

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Explanation:

Let’s break down each option:

- Option 1: Act by which the death is caused must have been done with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death.

- This correctly defines one aspect of murder under Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code. Murder involves intentional bodily injury likely to cause death.

- Option 2: Death is caused with the knowledge that he is likely to cause death by his act.

- This is more related to "culpable homicide not amounting to murder" rather than murder itself. Mere knowledge (without intention) is not enough for murder.

- Option 3: Death is caused with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause death of the person to whom injury is caused.

- This also correctly describes another situation covered under “murder” in the law, where the offender is aware of the specific risk to the victim.

- Option 4: Death is caused under grave and sudden provocation.

- This is actually an exception to murder and is treated as culpable homicide not amounting to murder.