Multiple choice

Assertion (A): The right of private defence does not depend upon the actual criminality of the aggressor, but on the wrongful character of the act attempted.

Reason (R): Even if an act is treated as offence, the right of private defence arises against the author despite his personal incapacity.

  1. (A) is correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  2. (A) is correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  3. (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.

  4. (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.

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Explanation

Both are true. The right of private defence does not depend upon the actual criminality of the aggressor, but on the wrongful character of the act attempted. Where an act is treated as an offence, the right of private defence arises against the author, despite his personal incapacity.

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