A' a foreigner stabbed 'B' another foreigner in a foreign vessel on the high seas. Both 'A' and 'B were brought to Bombay for treatment where 'B' died. 'A'is also available in Bombay. Which one of the following propositions is correct in respect of applicability is correct in respect of applicability of Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the trial of 'A'?

A' a foreigner stabbed 'B' another foreigner in a foreign vessel on the high seas. Both 'A' and 'B were brought to Bombay for treatment where 'B' died. 'A'is also available in Bombay. Which one of the following propositions is correct in respect of applicability is correct in respect of applicability of Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the trial of 'A'? Correct Answer As both the deceased and the accused belong to foreign countries and the occurrence of offence has taken place on the high seas, Indian Penal Code is not applicable to 'A' and hence he cannot be prosecuted in India

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