Multiple choice

The right of private defence of property extends to causing death of the wrongdoer under certain descriptions. Which one of the following descriptions is not included in those?

  1. Robbery

  2. House-breaking by night

  3. Lurking house trespass

  4. Mischief by fire on any human dwelling

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 103 IPC, right of private defence of property extends to causing death in cases of robbery, house-breaking by night, mischief by fire to dwelling house, or lurking house-trespass by night. However, 'lurking house trespass' alone (without the 'by night' element or accompanying robbery) is not sufficient. Option C correctly identifies lurking house trespass (without 'by night') as NOT being a valid ground.