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The question consists of two statements, one labelled as principle and other as Fact. You are to exa.mine the principle and apply it to the given facts carefully and select the best option.
PRINCIPLE: Preparation is not an offense except the preparation of some special offenses.
FACT: Ramesh keeps poisoned halua in his house, wishing to kill Binoy whom he invited to a party and to whom he wishes to give it Unknown to Ramesh. his only son takes the halua and dies. In this case.
Options
Ramesh is liable for the murder
He is not liable for murder since it is a preparation alone
He is liable for culpable homicide
None of the above
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Solution
He is not liable for murder since it is a preparation alone
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