[Solved] A, a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the death of Z, who suffers under painful complaint, but not intending to cause Z’s death, and intending, in good faith, for Z’s benefit, performs the operation with Z’s consent.

Q.	A, a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the death of Z, who suffers under painful complaint, but not intending to cause Z’s death, and intending, in good faith, for Z’s benefit, performs the operation with Z’s consent.
A.	A is guilty of culpable homicide
B.	A deliberately caused the Z’s death
C.	A is not guilty of any offence
D.	None of them
Answer» C. A is not guilty of any offence

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