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Law · Q86

Indian Penal Code

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 86

Q86

A is attacked by a mob who attempt to murder him. He cannot effectually exercise his right of private defence without firing on the mob, and he cannot fire without risk of harming young children who are mingled with the crowd.

A.
A must not use his right to private defence
B.
A will be guilty of manslaughter if he fires on the mob
C.
A will not be committing any offence if he has to fire on the mob
Answer
D.
None of them

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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