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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states the general right of private defence of the…

Section 35 states the right, subject to section 37. It covers defence of one’s own or another person’s body and defence of property against the specified offences.

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 states the general right of private defence of the body and of property?

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Section 35 states the right, subject to section 37. It covers defence of one’s own or another person’s body and defence of property against the specified offences.

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Option A

Section 37 limits private defence.

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Section 35 states the right of private defence of the body and of property in the specified cases.

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Section 30 concerns acts done in good faith for another person’s benefit without consent.

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Section 32 concerns conduct compelled by threats.

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