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    Question

    A, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient

    his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock.
    A A has committed the offence of culpable homicide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A has committed the offence of instigation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A has committed the offence of murder Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A has committed no offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 93 IPC Communication made in good faith—No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person. Illustration A, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient's death.

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