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Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the provision relating to:

Section 40 BNS (formerly section 102 IPC) deals with the "Commencement and continuance of a right of private defence of the body.", stating when the right begins and how…

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Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the provision relating to:

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Section 40 BNS (formerly section 102 IPC) deals with the "Commencement and continuance of a right of private defence of the body.", stating when the right begins and how long it lasts; "When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death." is s.38 BNS (formerly s.100 IPC) and "When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death." is s.41 BNS (formerly s.103 IPC).

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