Z under the influence of madness, attempts to kill A. A hits Z with an iron rod seriously injuring him. In this context which one of the following propositions is correct?
A)A has not right of private defence since Z is mad
B)A has right of private defence though Z is mad
C)A is guilty of inflicting grievous hurt on Z
D)A is guilty of inflicting simple hurt on Z.

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The right of private defence is available to a person against any type of assailant, including someone who is mad, if they pose a threat. In this scenario, A's action of hitting Z with an iron rod to protect himself can be justified under the right of private defence, regardless of Z's mental state.

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