Factual Situation: A carrying a loaded gun stood quietly in a corner of a public place and was watching a dramatic performance. One of the actors, who was playing the part of a drunken dacoit, to enhance the effect of his acting approached A and grappled with him and in the course of the struggles the gun went off and the actor was killed. Is A guilty of a negligent act?Issue: What offence, if any, has been committed?Decision:

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Factual Situation: A carrying a loaded gun stood quietly in a corner of a public place and was watching a dramatic performance. One of the actors, who was playing the part of a drunken dacoit, to enhance the effect of his acting approached A and grappled with him and in the course of the struggles the gun went off and the actor was killed. Is A guilty of a negligent act?<br>Issue: What offence, if any, has been committed?<br>Decision:






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