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1

Assertion (A): Under BNS Section 34, an act done in the lawful exercise of the right of private defence is not an offence. Reason (R): The law recognises that self-preservation is a basic human instinct and permits necessary defensive force. Choose the correct answer.

A

A and R are true and R correctly explains A
B

A and R are true but R does not explain A
C

A is true but R is false
D

A is false but R is true

2

Under Section 35 BNS, the right of private defence of property can be exercised in respect of which of the following offences?

A

Theft, Robbery, Mischief, Criminal Trespass
B

Only Robbery and Dacoity
C

Only Theft and Mischief
D

All offences affecting property

3

Assertion (A): The right of private defence can be exercised against a person of unsound mind. Reason (R): Section 36 BNS recognises that the danger to the victim is the same irrespective of the mental condition of the aggressor.

A

A and R are true and R explains A
B

A and R are true but R does not explain A
C

A is true but R is false
D

A is false but R is true

4

Which Supreme Court judgment elaborated the principles governing the right of private defence and held that it is a defensive right and not a retaliatory right?

A

Darshan Singh v. State of Punjab
B

K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra
C

State of Rajasthan v. Kashi Ram
D

Sharad Birdhichand Sarda v. State of Maharashtra

5

Under Section 37 BNS, there is no right of private defence against which of the following acts?

A

Acts of a public servant acting in good faith under colour of office
B

Acts of a private individual committing theft
C

Acts of a trespasser entering property
D

Acts of a robber attacking with deadly weapon

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