CLAT 2014 Question Paper with answer key for online practice

Question : 177 of 200

Marks: +1, -0

Principle:
When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone.
Facts:
Roshan along with two of his friends, Tushar and Tarang proceeded to the house of Darshan in order to avenge an insult made by the brother of Darshan. They opened fire on the members of Darhsan's family. It was found that the shots of Roshan did nit hit anyone, but the shots of Tushar and Tarang succeeded in killing Darshan.

Roshan was not liable for the offence of murder of Darshan, as Rohan's shots did not hit Darshan
Only Tushar and Tarang were liable for the offence of murder of Darshan, as their shots hit Darshan
Roshan along with Tushar and Tarang was liable for the offence of murder of Darshan
Roshan was liable to a lesser extent comparing to his friends for the offence of murder of Darshan, as Roshan's shots did not hit Darshan

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