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Subject to section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which set lists only circumstances in which…

Section 38(a), (e) and (g) cover the stated reasonable apprehension of death, assault with intent to kidnap, and qualifying acid attack. Section 37 imposes limits, including…

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Subject to section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which set lists only circumstances in which private defence of the body may extend to causing the assailant’s death?

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Correct answer A

Section 38(a), (e) and (g) cover the stated reasonable apprehension of death, assault with intent to kidnap, and qualifying acid attack.

Section 37 imposes limits, including that the defender may inflict only as much harm as is necessary for defence.

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Option A

Each circumstance is covered by section 38, subject to section 37.

Option B

A minor push, without a qualifying danger or purpose, supplies no listed ground.

Option C

A verbal insult alone supplies no listed ground.

Option D

A non-acid assault causing minor injury, without another qualifying circumstance, supplies no listed ground.

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