Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Is Microbe a animal

A, a microbiologist voluntarily with intention to cause hurt imposes dangerous microbes/AIDS Virus into an injured part of B�s body, as a result of which B falls ill and died

(a) What is the offence committed by A?

(b) Whether any weapon is used?


Asked on 8/22/03, 4:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Is Microbe a animal

An intentional act or omission to cause hurt is an offence under the Indian Penal Code. If the intention is to cause a simple hurt, an offenceis made out. If the intention is to cause a grevious hurt, another offence is made out and so on. Since your query is not clear on this point, specific section applicable to fact of the case is not quoted.

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Answered on 8/23/03, 5:05 am


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