As per Section 44 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, the right of private defence against a deadly assault extends even if:

  1.  The defender can easily escape
  2. There is a risk of harm to an innocent person
  3.  The defender has an alternative non-violent option
  4. The attacker is unarmed

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Option 2 : There is a risk of harm to an innocent person

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The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points According to Section 44 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, if a person is under reasonable apprehension of death and cannot defend himself without risking harm to an innocent person, his right of private defence remains valid. This ensures that a person can protect themselves even in complex situations.

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