Which of the following statements is correct

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The right of private defence under Indian Penal Code is available even against an act which is not offence under the code

B. The right of private defence can be exercised to repeal unlawful aggression and also to retaliate

C. The right of private defence is available to defend only one's own person and property

D. The right of private defence extends to the causing of death when the assault is made with the intention of wrongfully confining a person

Answer: Option A

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