Multiple choice

Wrist watch of was stolen. Some days after X' saw 'Y' is in possession of his wrist watch. In this context which of the following statements is true

  1. 'X' has a right to private defence

  2. 'X' has right to private defence and can take back his wrist watch by force

  3. Right of private defence to 'X' is no more available

  4. As soon as 'X' saw his wrist watch in possession of 'Y', his right of private defence of property has been revived
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Explanation

Under Section 105 of IPC, the right of private defense of property arises when reasonable apprehension of trespass exists initially. If the right is extinguished (thief escapes, possession lost), it can revive when the owner again has reasonable apprehension of injury. Seeing the watch in Y's possession gives X fresh apprehension that Y may dispose of or conceal it, reviving the right. This principle recognizes that property defense rights depend on present apprehension, not just the original theft.

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