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Which of the following is incorrect statement as to right of private defence

A. There is no right of private defence where there is time to have recourse to the protection of the public authorities

B. There is no right of private defence against an act which does not reasonably cause the apprehension of death or of grievous hurt, if done, or attempted to be done by the public servant acting in good faith under colour of his office, though that act may not be strictly justifiable by law;

C. There is no right of private defence against an act which does not reasonably cause the apprehension of death or of grievous hurt, if done, or attempted to be done by the direction of a public servant acting in good faith under colour of his office, though that direction may not be strictly justifiable by law

D. Right of private defence extends even to the inflicting of more harm than it is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defence

Answer: Option D


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