Question

Given below is a statement of legal principle followed by a factual situation. Apply the principle to the facts given below and select the most appropriate answer.

Legal principle: Necessity knows no law, and any person facing danger may do all that is necessary to avert the same till he can take recourse to public authorities

Factual situation: Akshay, a law-abiding citizen decided to remove the weed of corruption from Indian society. One day, confronted with a bribing official, Akshay decided to teach him a lesson and punched him on his face. Akshay DECISION:

विकल्प

• Can plead the defence of necessity as he was being bribed which is a crime.

• Cannot plead the defence of necessity as there was no necessity to act in the manner he acted

• Can plead the defence of necessity as aware and vigilant citizenry forms the basis of a good democracy.

• Can plead the defence of necessity as there was no time to take recourse to public authorities.

Answer 1

Cannot plead the defense of necessity as there was no necessity to act in the manner he acted

Explanation:

Necessity doesn't lead to harm anybody for a reason which can be treated tactfully.