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Section 97 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
97. Right of private defense of the body and of property
Every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 99, to defend-
First- His own body, and the body of any other person, against any offence affecting the human body;
Secondly- The property, whether movable or immovable, of himself or of any other person, against any act which is an offence falling under the definition of theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass, or which is an attempt to commit theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass.
Related Sections
- Section 102: Commencement and continuance of the right of private defense of the body
- Section 459: Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house trespass or housebreaking
- Section 246: Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin
- Section 64: Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine
- Section 417: Punishment for cheating
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