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

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‘A’ sees ‘B’ drowning, but does not save him. ‘B’ is drowned. ‘A’ has committed:

the offence of murder

the offence of abetment of suicide

the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder

no offence

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Explanation:

- Option 1: the offence of murder

*This is not correct. Murder requires a deliberate act with intent to kill. Simply not acting does not usually amount to murder unless there is a legal duty to act.*

- Option 2: the offence of abetment of suicide

*This is incorrect. Abetment requires active encouragement or assistance in committing suicide. Here, A only witnessed, without incitement or help.*

- Option 3: the offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder

*Not correct. Like murder, this needs some act or omission where there’s a legal duty.*

- Option 4: no offence

*Correct answer. In general, Indian law does not require a person to rescue another unless there is a special relationship or legal duty. Mere omission by a bystander, without such a duty, is not an offence.*