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Under Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of the body

Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita begins bodily private defence with reasonable apprehension of danger arising from an attempt or threat. The right lasts while that…

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Under Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of the body

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Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita begins bodily private defence with reasonable apprehension of danger arising from an attempt or threat. The right lasts while that apprehension continues, rather than requiring an actual assault.

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