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Q.

Under what circumstances gross negligence could amount to knowledge as may be required under Section 299 of Indian Penal Code to impose punishment ?

[A] Bonafide belief about a supernatural thing resulting in the direct consequence of death.
[B] There was pre-supposition that death will result.
[C] Presumption is that the accused had knowledge about the consequence of his act that resulted death.
[D] When there is clear difference between lower or higher degree of criminality.
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Presumption is that the accused had knowledge about the consequence of his act that resulted death.