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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 272: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
- Section 171: Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent
- Section 331: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
- Section 389: Putting person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion
- Section 298: Uttering, words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person-
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