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    Question

    A school teacher, with a view to maintain discipline,

    punishes a ten years’ student with simple punishment.
    A The teacher is liable for simple hurt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The teacher is liable for defamation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The teacher is guilty of assault Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The teacher can take the defence under Section 89 of the Code Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 89: Nothing which is done in good faith for the benefit of a person under twelve years of age, or of unsound mind, by or by consent, either express or implied, of the guardian or other person having lawful charge of that person, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause or be known by the doer to be likely to cause to that person.

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