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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.
Related Sections
- Section 67: Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation
- Section 255: Public servant Disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- Section 27: Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian
- Section 91: Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause to die after birth
- Section 324: Mischief
Related Acts
- Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Act, 2017
- National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Amendment Act, 2017
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