The case R. Vs. Dudley and Stephens is related to the defence of:

Option A: Insanity

Option B: Intoxication

Option C: Mistake of fact

Option D: Necessity

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

R v Dudley and Stephens (1884) 14 QBD 273, DC is a leading English criminal case which established a precedent throughout the common law world that necessity is not a defence to a charge of murder.

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THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 17 Q. NO. 641 TO 680)

THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882 (PAPER 09 Q.NO. 321 TO 345)

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 12 Q. NO. 441 TO 480)

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THE HINDU ADOPTION AND MAINTENANCE ACT, 1956 (PAPER 02 Q. NO. 31 TO 39)

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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 14 Q. NO. 456 TO 490)

THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 (PAPER – 18 Q. NO. 681 TO 720)

THE LIMITATION ACT, 1963 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 40)

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 07 Q. NO. 241 TO 280)

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