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Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Right of Private Defence

The people of the village S having assembled proceeded to cut the bandh. People of the village K resisted but were turned back. Meanwhile a large crowd collected on both sides, armed with lathis, spears and garases. People of K seeing that the people of S were not likely to listen to their remonstrance, proceeded in a body to prevent the cutting of the bandh to drive them away. There was one man from village S who received fatal injuries and died.

the action is well within the bounds of the right to private defence of person and property

the conviction of the accused under Section 302 of the IPC, cannot be sustained

neither (A) nor (B)

both (A) and (B)

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Explanation:

- Option 1: This option suggests the act might be justified under the right to self-defense of person and property. This is applicable if the villagers from K acted to protect their land or themselves from impending harm.

- Option 2: This option implies the accused's conviction for murder (Section 302, IPC) might not stand. It considers the circumstances, suggesting actions might have been in self-defense, hence not murder.

- Option 3: Neither option 1 nor 2 applies, which means neither self-defense (option 1) nor lack of evidence to sustain a murder charge (option 2) is relevant.

- Option 4: Both options 1 and 2 are correct, suggesting the act was in self-defense and that murder charges can't be sustained.

The scenario hints at a legitimate exercise of private defense. Given the circumstances, Option 1 and Option 2 both seem justifiable.

Correct Answer: Option 4 - both (A) and (B).

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