Question

Given below is a Statement of legal principle followed by a factual situation. Apply the principle to the facts given below and select the most appropriate answer. 

LEGAL PRINCIPLE: 
1. An act done by the consent of a person above 18  years is not an offense; provide the offender did not intend to cause death or grievous hurt.  
2. Mere pecuniary benefit is not a thing done for a  person's benefit'.

FACTUAL SITUATION: A is in a house which is on fire,  with Z, a child. People below hold out a blanket. A drops the child from the housetop, knowing it to be likely that the fall may kill the child but intending to save him from the fire.  Unfortunately, the child is killed is guilty? DECISION: 

Options

• Yes, A had knowledge of his dangerous act. His act was not justified.

• Yes, A should have tried a less dangerous alternative.

• No, his act was done in good faith to save the child.

• No, he had the best of intentions and this was the only alternative.

Answer 1

No, his act was done in good faith to save the child.

Explanation:

His act was done in good faith because his intention was to protect the child from the fire.