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Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 1418

Q1418

A, a mentally disturbed person picks out revolver and point towards B and attempted to fire at B. B picks a flower pot and hits A causing grievous hurt to A:

A.
B is liable for causing grievous hurt to A
B.
B is not liable for causing grievous injury but simple hurt
C.
B has acted in private defence, therefore he is not liable
Answer
D.
Right of private defence is not available against a mentally disturbed person

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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