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Under section 37(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, how does access to public protection…

Section 37(1)(c) bars the right of private defence where there is time to have recourse to public authorities. Lack of time removes this bar. The other requirements and…

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Under section 37(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, how does access to public protection affect the right of private defence?

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Correct answer A

Section 37(1)(c) bars the right of private defence where there is time to have recourse to public authorities.

Lack of time removes this bar. The other requirements and limits of private defence still apply.

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Option A

Section 37(1)(c) expressly bars private defence in cases where there is time to obtain public protection.

Option B

This removes the statutory bar when it directly applies.

Option C

This reverses the statutory condition.

Option D

The right continues to exist subject to statutory limits, including this bar.

Option E

The restriction determines whether this defence is available.

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