Multiple choice

In the context of the exception of grave & sudden provocation, which of the following is correct

  1. provocation should not be voluntarily provoked by the offender

  2. lawful exercise of the right of private defence does not give provocation

  3. lawful exercise of powers by a public servant in obedience to the law does not amount to provocation

  4. All the above
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Explanation

Section 300 Exception 1 (grave and sudden provocation) has specific limitations: (a) provocation must not be sought or voluntarily provoked by the offender as a pretext for revenge, (b) lawful exercise of right of private defence is not provocation, (c) lawful act by public servant in good faith is not provocation. All these restrictions prevent abuse of the provocation defense.

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