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Under section 43 of the BNS, the right of private defence of property begins:

Section 43(a) of the BNS says the right of private defence of property "commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences". It does not wait until…

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Under section 43 of the BNS, the right of private defence of property begins:

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Section 43(a) of the BNS says the right of private defence of property "commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences". It does not wait until the theft or mischief is complete; the offender's retreat bears on how long the right lasts against theft, and the chance of recourse to the public authorities limits the right under section 37 rather than starting it.

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