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'A', a police constable tortured a person under the order of his senior police officer. The person lost one eye because of the torture. Which of the following will be the basis of defence which can be invoked by the accused police constable
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torture was given because there was imminent threat to death
💡 Explanation:
Under criminal law doctrines of superior orders, a subordinate is generally not protected for executing unlawful acts unless there was an imminent threat to life or coercion of such severity that refusal would result in immediate death. Mere threats of service suspension or job loss do not justify committing torture or grievous hurt.