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Under section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which circumstance makes an act no offence?

Section 34 applies to acts within the right of private defence. Good faith or lack of criminal intention alone does not establish that the person was exercising that right.

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Under section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which circumstance makes an act no offence?

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Section 34 applies to acts within the right of private defence. Good faith or lack of criminal intention alone does not establish that the person was exercising that right.

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Option A

Good faith alone does not establish the private-defence exception.

Option B

Section 34 excludes an act done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

Option C

Lack of criminal intention alone is not the circumstance specified in section 34.

Option D

Exercise of the right of private defence is expressly covered.

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