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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in which of the following the right to private defence of…

Section 41 of the BNS extends the right of private defence of property to causing death against robbery, house-breaking after sunset and before sunrise, mischief by fire or…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in which of the following the right to private defence of property does not extend to causing of death?

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Section 41 of the BNS extends the right of private defence of property to causing death against robbery, house-breaking after sunset and before sunrise, mischief by fire or explosive on a building, tent or vessel used as a dwelling or for the custody of property, and theft, mischief or house-trespass causing apprehension of death or grievous hurt. Dishonest misappropriation is not in that list.

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