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Principle: Nothing is an offence, which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.

Facts: 'A' takes up a gun, not knowing whether it is loaded or not, points it playfully at 'B' and pulls the trigger. Consequently, 'B' falls dead.

Options

A

'B's death is not accidental, as there was want of proper care & caution on the part of 'A'.

B

'B's death is accidental, as 'A' had no intention to kill 'B'.

C

'B's death is accidental, as 'A' was just pointing the gun playfully at 'B'.

D

'B's death is accidental, as 'A' did not have the knowledge that the gun is loaded.

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Correct Answer :

Option A

'B's death is not accidental, as there was want of proper care & caution on the part of 'A'.

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