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Under section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the legal effect of an act done within the…

Section 34 declares that nothing done in the exercise of the right of private defence is an offence, so "It is not an offence." It is therefore wrong to say "It is always an…

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Under section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, what is the legal effect of an act done within the lawful exercise of the right of private defence?

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Section 34 declares that nothing done in the exercise of the right of private defence is an offence, so "It is not an offence." It is therefore wrong to say "It is always an offence, with a reduced sentence.", "It is an offence unless the person first obtains police permission." or "It is exempt only if no injury results." The right remains subject to its statutory conditions and limits, including section 37.

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