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Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 expressly makes the right of private defence of the…

Section 35 expressly cross-refers to section 37. Section 37 includes limits where there is time to seek public protection and on inflicting more harm than necessary for…

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Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 expressly makes the right of private defence of the body and property subject to the restrictions in which section?

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Section 35 expressly cross-refers to section 37. Section 37 includes limits where there is time to seek public protection and on inflicting more harm than necessary for defence.

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Option A

Section 35 expressly cross-refers to section 37, which sets out restrictions on private defence.

Option B

Section 38 states when private defence of the body extends to causing death and is itself subject to section 37.

Option C

Section 36 deals with defensive rights against acts of persons who may lack criminal responsibility.

Option D

Section 40 governs when the right of private defence of the body begins and continues.

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