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    • 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. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      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. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C An act by a public servant which causes immediate apprehension of death. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D An act by a person acting under the direction of a public servant which causes grievous hurt. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E An act of theft where the owner has no time to call the police. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The Correct Answer :  2 .   Section 37  of the BNS  outlines the  restrictions  on the right of private  defense . It is designed to prevent people from taking the law into their own hands when state machinery is involved or available.  

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