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'X' knows 'Z' to be behind a bush, but 'Y' is unaware of it. 'X', intending to cause or knowing it is…

BNS s.100's own illustration on these facts holds that X, who knew Z was there and intended or knew death was likely, commits culpable homicide, while Y, an unwitting…

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'X' knows 'Z' to be behind a bush, but 'Y' is unaware of it. 'X', intending to cause or knowing it is likely to cause 'Z's death, induces 'Y' to fire at the bush. 'Y' fires and kills 'Z'. What is the guilt of 'X' and 'Y'?

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BNS s.100's own illustration on these facts holds that X, who knew Z was there and intended or knew death was likely, commits culpable homicide, while Y, an unwitting innocent agent, commits no offence at all.

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