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? (Solved)
1. A is held guilty of murder for knowing will that X will not survive
2. A is guilty of murder because the death is the direct consequence of the operation.
3. A is not guilty because he has acted in good faith although knowing fully will that X will die.
4. The matter being subjective, no specific decision can be given.
- c. A is not guilty because he has acted in good faith although knowing fully will that X will die.