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Under Indian criminal law, what is the full scope of the right of private defence, subject to its…

Section 35 protects one’s own body or another person’s body and specified property interests of oneself or another. Section 37 restricts the right, including the harm…

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Under Indian criminal law, what is the full scope of the right of private defence, subject to its statutory restrictions?

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Section 35 protects one’s own body or another person’s body and specified property interests of oneself or another. Section 37 restricts the right, including the harm necessary for defence.

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Option A

Body protection is included, but this omits property protection.

Option B

Property protection is included, but this omits protection of the body.

Option C

Section 35 recognises both categories, subject to section 37.

Option D

The statute expressly recognises protection of both.

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