Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

Self Defense

If a boy and girl aged about 17 years had intercoursed with their will. But later the girl lodged a complaint. Can a boy has a right to self defense.


Asked on 7/14/09, 1:37 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Self Defense

The boy may still be guilty; an appropriate answer may depend upon complete facts and situation.

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Answered on 7/14/09, 10:27 pm
Pranav Desai PD Legal & Associates

Re: Self Defense

Consent of a minor girl is not valid.

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Answered on 7/17/09, 7:27 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Self Defense

Self defence is a concept with regard to assault, attempt to murder, murder and like offeces.

However, any person accused of an offence can defend himself in accordance with law.

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Answered on 7/15/09, 1:36 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

Re: Self Defense

yes, 17 years is considered to be an age of consent unless you used some pressure tactics or made false promises of marriage. in case it was just fun, you will be out on bail.

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Answered on 7/15/09, 2:05 am


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