Site navigation

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, subject to the restriction laid down under its Section 37 in…

Under section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 100 IPC), subject to the restrictions in section 37, the right of private defence of the body extends…

Choose your answer

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, subject to the restriction laid down under its Section 37 in cases of assault causing reasonable apprehension of death or grievous hurt, the right of private defence extends to the voluntary causing of

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer B

Under section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 100 IPC), subject to the restrictions in section 37, the right of private defence of the body extends to voluntarily causing "death" where the assault reasonably causes apprehension that death or grievous hurt will otherwise result. In such cases the right is not limited to grievous hurt or lesser harm, although the force used must not exceed what is necessary.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic