Mr. V, an appellant is an owner of a house in City A. The wife of the first respondent Y, was tenant of a part of the first floor in that house. On January 17, 1966, one R a servant of the appellant, called the wife of the first respondent a thief and Halkat. On the following day, the first respondent slapped R on his face which was followed by heated exchange of abusive words and between the first respondent and the appellant’s husband.

• A. convict the accused under Section 95 of the IPC
• B. acquit the accused under Section 95 of the IPC
• C. fine the appellant under Section 95 of the IPC
• D. Both (A) and the (C)