The question (15 marks)
"All murder is culpable homicide, but not all culpable homicide is murder." Distinguish culpable homicide from murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with reference to decided cases. (15 marks)
Standing MU question on the culpable homicide / murder distinction; built on the Unit 7 chapter and the Virsa Singh, Punnayya readings.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 7 · Offences Affecting the Human Body of Law of Crimes (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023).
Authorities you will need
- State of AP v Punnayya (1977)
- Virsa Singh v State of Punjab (1958)
- KM Nanavati v State of Maharashtra (1962)
- Ghapoo Yadav v State of MP (2003)
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