Multiple choice

A ran away with B's watch. A weak later B saw A wearing his watch. B forthwith seized A and recovered his watch using necessary force which resulted in some injuries to A. Point out the correct answer

  1. B is not liable to any injury caused to A

  2. B is liable fir causing injuries to A

  3. B has full rights to recover his watch even by using necessary force here

  4. B's right to recover his watch continues until it is recovered
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D Correct answer
Explanation

B has the right of private defence of property under Section 103 of the Indian Penal Code. This right continues until the property is recovered and extends to using necessary force to retake possession. While B used force causing injury to A, this was justified in recovering his own wrongfully taken property. The right exists even though some time had passed, as property recovery rights are not time-barred like self-defence rights. B would not be liable for the injuries caused during this lawful recovery.

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