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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.
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- Section 216: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
- Section 79: Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman
- Section 281: Rash driving or riding on a public way
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