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In which of the following the right of private defence of property under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,…

Section 41 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 103 IPC) extends the right of private defence of property to causing death against robbery, house-breaking…

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In which of the following the right of private defence of property under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, does not extend to causing death?

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Section 41 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 103 IPC) extends the right of private defence of property to causing death against robbery, house-breaking after sunset and before sunrise, mischief by fire committed on a building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or for the custody of property, and theft, mischief or house-trespass causing reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt. Each listed case therefore allows causing death, so "None of the given options is correct".

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