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Law · Q1786

Indian Penal Code

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Q1786

Z' threats 'A' to kill under the influence of madness. 'A' has:

A.
The same right of private defence which he would have if 'Z' were sane
Answer
B.
No right of private defence against 'Z' because 'Z' was under the influence of madness
C.
No right of private defence because 'A' has time to have recourse to the protection of the public authority
D.
No right of private defence because an act of insane is not an offence

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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