[Solved] A surgeon knowing fully well that except a miracle, nothing can save X, who is ailing from a disease. In good faith, if the surgeon operated on X, but a consequence of that operation X died, then which one of the following would be correct?

Q.	A surgeon knowing fully well that except a miracle, nothing can save X, who is ailing from a disease. In good faith, if the surgeon operated on X, but a consequence of that operation X died, then which one of the following would be correct?
A.	A is held guilty of murder for knowing will that X will not survive
B.	A is guilty of murder because the death is the direct consequence of the operation.
C.	A is not guilty because he has acted in good faith although knowing fully will that X will die.
D.	The matter being subjective, no specific decision can be given.
Answer» C. A is not guilty because he has acted in good faith although knowing fully will that X will die.

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