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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 23: Wrongful gain
- Section 495: Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
- Section 318: Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
- Section 333: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
- Section 125: Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India
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