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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of the body extends to causing…

Under section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 100 IPC), the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death against an assault…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death in case of

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Under section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 100 IPC), the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death against an assault reasonably causing apprehension of death, an assault with intent to kidnap or abduct, and an act of throwing or administering acid (or attempting to) that reasonably causes apprehension of grievous hurt. All three listed situations are covered, so "All of the given options are correct". The force used still remains subject to the restrictions in section 37 (formerly section 99 IPC).

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