Correct option is A
The correct answer is
(a). Under the Indian Penal Code, the right of private defense is available even if the act being defended against is not an offense, provided the defender believes in good faith that they are in danger. This allows individuals to protect themselves or others from perceived threats, even if the threat does not technically constitute a crime.
Information Booster:
Right of Private Defense (Section 96-106 IPC): The right of private defense allows a person to protect themselves or others against unlawful force or threats. This right is broad but comes with restrictions, such as the prohibition against retaliation or excessive force. It is meant to enable immediate protection, not to justify acts of aggression or revenge.
Additional Knowledge:
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Unlawful Aggression and Retaliation: The right of private defense is limited to repelling unlawful aggression; it does not extend to retaliation once the immediate threat has passed.
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Defending Person and Property: While the right primarily applies to defending one's own person and property, it can also extend to the defense of others, including strangers.
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Use of Force: The use of force, including lethal force, is justified under specific circumstances, such as to prevent death, grievous hurt, or rape, but not merely for wrongful confinement unless it poses a severe and imminent threat.
