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Wrist watch of 'X' was stolen. Some days after 'X' saw 'Y' is in possession of his wrist watch. In this…

The right of private defence of property lasts only while dispossession is in progress or imminent; once the theft is complete and the property is merely found later with…

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Wrist watch of 'X' was stolen. Some days after 'X' saw 'Y' is in possession of his wrist watch. In this context which of the following statements is true :

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The right of private defence of property lasts only while dispossession is in progress or imminent; once the theft is complete and the property is merely found later with another, the "Right of private defence to 'X' is no more available" and X cannot forcibly retake it (s.43 BNS, formerly s.105 IPC).

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