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Ashok in his madness attempts to kill Rahul. Rahul in order to save himself hits Ashok with iron rod. What is the liability of Askhok?

Option: 1

Both Ashok and Rahul are guilty of no offence


Option: 2

Rahul has right of private defence though Ashok is mad


Option: 3

Rahul has no right of private defence since Ashok is mad


Option: 4

Rahul is guilty of inflicting grievous injury on Ashok


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According to the Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and according to the principle given here, Rahul has same right of private defence, which he would have if Ashok were same. Hence the correct option is b.

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