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Legal Principle: It is an offence to obstruct a public servant in the due discharge of his duty. Right of private defence is available to protect one’s person and property.

Fact Situation: Sidhu comes to the rescue of his uncle who is sought to be taken into a car by some men. In the process, he causes injury to some of them. Later, it turns out that the men were police persons in plain clothes trying to enforce a warrant against his uncle.

Which of the following statements is the most appropriate in relation to the legal principle stated above?

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A

Sidhu has committed the offence of obstructing a public servant in due discharge of his duty

B

Sidhu has not committed an offence since he did not know that the men were from the police.

C

Sidhu’s uncle has resisted arrest and should be proceeded against.

D

Sidhu should not have tried to help his uncle without ascertaining the fact

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Sidhu has not committed an offence since he did not know that the men were from the police.

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