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A twice stabs Z on his thigh. Both the wounds are so close to each other that they form into one wound A shall be __________________?

Correct answer: B. Liable to arsh for one wound only

  • A. Liable to arsh separately for every wounds
  • B. Liable to arsh for one wound only
  • C. Daman
  • D. None of these

Explanation

When two wounds are so close that they merge into one wound, the law treats them as a single hurt for arsh. Therefore, liability is imposed for one wound rather than separately for each stab.

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