Whoever without any intention to cause death of or causes harm to, a person, causes death of such person either by mostake of act or by mistake of fact, is said to commit ____________________?
Correct answer: C. Qatl-i-khata
- A. Qatl-i-amd
- B. Qatl shibah-i-amd
- C. Qatl-i-khata
- D. None of these
Explanation
Qatl-i-khata occurs when death is caused without an intention to kill or harm, through a mistake of act or a mistake of fact. Qatl-i-amd requires intention, while qatl shibh-i-amd involves an intentional act likely to cause death or harm.
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