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Subject to section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, how far can private defence of the body…

Under sections 37 and 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, private defence can extend to causing the assailant’s death when the assault creates reasonable apprehension…

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Subject to section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, how far can private defence of the body extend against an assault that reasonably causes apprehension of death or grievous hurt?

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Under sections 37 and 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, private defence can extend to causing the assailant’s death when the assault creates reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt. The defender may inflict no more harm than necessary for defence.

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Option A

Section 38 sets a higher possible limit for the described assaults.

Option B

Section 38(a) and (b) can extend the right to voluntarily causing the assailant’s death, subject to section 37.

Option C

Grievous hurt is not the statutory maximum in these circumstances.

Option D

Section 39 limits the right to harm short of death for cases outside section 38.

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