[Solved] A attacked with sword B who was behind the bush believing B to be a tiger :

Q.	A attacked with sword B who was behind the bush believing B to be a tiger :
A.	A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 76 and 79 both.
B.	A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 76.
C.	A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 79.
D.	A is not entitled to get any benefit.
Answer» C. A is entitled to get benefit under Sec. 79.

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