Which of the following is not correct about the self-defence?
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Nothing is an offence which is done in exercise of right of private defence.
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Right of private defence is extended to causing death in the case of robbery.
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Right of private defence is extended to causing death in defamation case.
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There is no right of private defence if there is time to have recourse to the protection of public authorities.
Option (1) is incorrect: Section 96 of the Indian Penal Code states that nothing is an offence which is done in exercise of right of private defence. Option (2) is incorrect: Under Section 103 of the Indian Penal Code, right of private defence extends to causing death in the case of robbery. Option (3) is correct: Under Section 103 of the Indian Penal Code, right of private defence does not extend to causing death in the case of defamation. Option (4) is incorrect: Under the Indian Penal Code, if there is time to have recourse to the protection of public authorities, then there is no right of private defence.