Question

The right to private defence is:

• A. available under all circumstances
• B. available when there is time to have the recourse to the protection of public authorities
• C. available when there is no time to have recourse of public authorities
• D. All the above

Hint:

Private defence = emergency right; not available if state protection is accessible.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: IPC provision.
Sections 96–106 of IPC provide the right of private defence of person and property.
Step 2: Limitation.
The right exists only when there is no time to seek help from public authorities. It is not available under all circumstances.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, option (c) is correct.