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Section 96

This Act has been repealed — see The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (from 2024-07-01). The prior text continues to govern matters arising before that date.

Things done in private defence

The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 96 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).

Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

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