Assertion (A): X, because of unsound state of mind and not knowing the nature of the act, attacks Y, who in sell defense and in order to ward off the attack, hits him thereby injuring him. Y has not committed an offence. Reason (R): Y’ had a right of private defense against X under Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code. (Answer the question after reading the following paragraph.)

Instruction: Each of the next nine questions consists of two statements, one labeled as ‘Assertion’ (A) and other as ‘Reason’ (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answers.

Option A: Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Option B: Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Option C: A is true but R is false

Option D: A is false but R is true

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

Section 98 of the IPC says about Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind. etc.

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