Practical Legal Guidance

Right of Private Defence

A statutory right permitting reasonable force to protect person or property, subject to limits and not extending to causing more harm than necessary.

Authoritative Sources & Provenance

Primary Source: NextCaseHQ Internal Legal Knowledge Draft (general legal knowledge, not independently Bare-Act-verified) (NextCaseHQ)

Relevant Legislation

  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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