IPC 102 — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

The right  of private  defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises from an attempt or  threat to  commit the  offence though  the offence may not have been  committed; and it continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.

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