Under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, every person has a right, subject to the…
Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 97 IPC) protects defence of both one's own body and another person's body against offences affecting the…
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Under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 37 of the Sanhita, to defend:
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Correct answer D
Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 97 IPC) protects defence of both one's own body and another person's body against offences affecting the human body. It also covers defence of one's property against theft, so each of the stated examples falls within the provision. The right remains subject to section 37, including the limit that no more harm may be inflicted than is necessary for defence.
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