According to Exception I to Section 300 IPC, culpable homicide is not murder if the offender causes the death of the person who gave the provocation, whilst deprived of the power of self-control by grave and sudden provocation. However, the First Proviso to Exception I provides that the provocation should be one which is not sought or voluntarily provoked by the offender as an excuse for killing or doing harm to any person.

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