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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 338: Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
- Section 37: Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence
- Section 77: Act of Judge when acting judicially
- Section 192: Fabricating false evidence
- Section 491: Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person
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