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Section 96

Section 96

Nothing done in private defence is an offence

of Penal Code 1871

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Section 96

Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

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Section 96Nothing done in private defence is an offence
Section 97Right of private defence of the body and of property
Section 98Extent to which right may be exercised
Section 99Right of private defence against act of person of unsound mind, etc.
Section 100Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person
Section 101Start and continuance of right of private defence of body
Section 102When right of private defence of body extends to causing death