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
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Relevant Legislation
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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