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Whoever with intent to cause harm to the body or mind of any person, causes the death of that or any other person by means of a weapon or an act which in the ordinary course of nature is not likely to cause death is said to commit________________?

Correct answer: B. Qatl shib-i-amd

  • A. Qatl-i-amd
  • B. Qatl shib-i-amd
  • C. Qatl-i-khata
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Qatl shibh-i-amd applies where the offender intends bodily or mental harm but uses a weapon or act not ordinarily likely to cause death. Qatl-i-amd requires the intention to cause death or an act ordinarily likely to cause death.

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