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Law · Q1618

Indian Penal Code

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Q1618

A, armed with a sword, is at a great distance from B. A threatened to kill B. B shot at A, and killed him.

A.
B could plead private defence, as he has a reasonable apprehension of being attacked by A's sword
B.
B could not plead private defence, as it cannot be said that he has a present and reasonable apprehension of being attacked by A
Answer
C.
B could not plead private defence, as such a right is available only when one is being attacked by another
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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