Quick Navigation
Section 40 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
40. Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body.
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.
Related Sections
- Section 180: Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes
- Section 175: False statement in connection with an election
- Section 345: Property mark
- Section 273: Disobedience to quarantine rule
- Section 265: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
Related Acts
* Only for reference.