Q. Give correct response. A, a surgeon in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock: (Solved)
1. A is liable for committing culpable homicide because death of a human being may be caused by innumerably means.
2. A is liable for attempting to cause death of the patient by such communication.
3. A has committed no offence because the communication was made in good faith, and for the benefit of the patient.
4. A is only liable for abetment.
- c. A has committed no offence because the communication was made in good faith, and for the benefit of the patient.