Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Right of private defence is available only to adults.

  2. Right of private defence is available only to those who are capable of lawfully committing crime.

  3. Right of private defence is available only to the public servants.

  4. Right of private defence is available to all, irrespective of age and capacity.

  5. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Indian Penal Code, right of private defence is available to every person, irrespective of age and capacity as provided under Section 96.