Question

Under Section 37(1) of the BNS, 2023, which of the following acts does NOT allow the exercise of the right of private defence? 

A An act by a private citizen causing reasonable apprehension of grievous hurt.
B An act by a public servant acting in good faith under color of office, provided it does not cause reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt.
C An act by a public servant which causes immediate apprehension of death.
D An act by a person acting under the direction of a public servant which causes grievous hurt.
E An act of theft where the owner has no time to call the police.
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