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The accused found the deceased engaged in sexual intercourse with his 15 year old daughter. The accused assaulted the deceased on the head with a spade which resulted in death. Accused claimed private defence. The prosecution led evidence to show the sexual intercourse was with consent. Here accused

A. Is entitled to the right to private defence since the girl was a minor being only 15 years of age

B. Exceeded the right to private defence

C. Is not entitled to the right to private defence since the sexual intercourse was with consent

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

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