Assertion :X, because of unsound state of mind and not knowing the nature of the act, attacks Y, who in self-defence and in order to ward off the attack, hits him thereby injuring him. Y has not committed an offence. Reason: Y had a right of private defence against X.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is also the correct explanation for assertion.
Right of private defence is practiced by individuals to save themselves from physical harm or injury in case if someone attacks. X was of unsound mind but and was not aware to understand the consequences. Y has full right to save himself which causes X's injury to defend himself.
Hence, A is the correct option.

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