44. If in the exercise of the right of private defence against an assault which reasonably causes the apprehension of death, the defender be so situated that he cannot effectually exercise that right without risk of harm to an innocent person, his right of private defence extends to the running of that risk.
Illustration.
A is attacked by a mob who attempt to murder him. He cannot effectually
exercise his right of private defence without firing on the mob, and he
cannot fire without risk of harming young children who are mingled with the
mob. A commits no offence if by so firing he harms any of the children.
Section 41 When right of private defence of property extends to causing death
Section 42 When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
Section 43 Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property
Section 45 Abetment of a thing
Section 47 Abetment in India of offences outside India