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By reason of unsoundness of mind, A is incapable of knowing the nature or wrongfulness of an act and…

Section 22 excuses an act by a person who, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing its nature or that it is wrong or contrary to law. Section 36 gives B…

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By reason of unsoundness of mind, A is incapable of knowing the nature or wrongfulness of an act and attempts to kill B. B reasonably fears death and causes only necessary grievous hurt to stop the attack; no restriction defeats the defence. Which result follows under the BNS?

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Section 22 excuses an act by a person who, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing its nature or that it is wrong or contrary to law. Section 36 gives B the same right of private defence against that act as if it were an offence, and section 38 lets the right extend to grievous hurt or death where death is reasonably apprehended, so B's necessary defence is justified.

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