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Direction:  A principle principles and a fact situation are given in questions decide only on the basis of the principle(s).

Principle Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offence of culpable homicide.

Facts Abhinav is an ace shooter and he loves shooting. He doesn't miss his shooting practice for even a day. One day, his parents organize a pool party at their house, where Abhinav's shooting range is also located Despite his parents begging him not to, Abhinav refuses to "Skip his practice even on the day of the party. As he is practicing shooting, suddenly, a small child runs right into his range, from the nearby pool. She gets shot and as a result, dies

A)  Abhinav is not liable for culpable homicide since he never intended to "cause anyone's death

B)  Abhinav cannot be made liable, he was simply practicing his sport on his own property and the small child was at fault for running into out of bound areas

C)  Abhinav should've listened to his parents and thus he is liable for his wrongs

D)  Abhinav is liable for culpable homicide