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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 399: Making preparation to commit dacoity
- Section 289: Negligent conduct with respect to animal
- Section 466: Forgery of record of court or of public register, etc
- Section 218: Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- Section 127: Receiving property taken by war on depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126-
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