Multiple choice

In which of the following is the right of private defence not available?

  1. When public servant is not acting in good faith

  2. When public servant is acting under the direction of superior authority

  3. When there is no apprehension of death

  4. When there is only hurt

  5. /
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There is no right of private defence against an act which does not reasonably cause the apprehension of death or of grievous hurt, if done, or attempted to be done, by a public servant acting in good faith under colour of his office, though that act may not be strictly justifiable by law.

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