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Law · Q1516

Indian Penal Code

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Q1516

Assertion (A): X. because of unsound state of mind and not knowing the nature of the act, attacks Y, who in self-defence and in order to ward off the attack, hits him thereby injuring him. Y has not committed an offence. Reason (R): Y had a right of private defense against X under Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code:

A.
Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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B.
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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