Bare ActsThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version)

Section 40

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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.

Section 40 – The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Draft stage of translated version) | DailyLaw.ai