BNS Chapter IIISection 34

Section34IPC · 96

Things done in private defence

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

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Chapter III

General Exceptions

In this chapter

14Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
15Act of Judge when acting judicially
16Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
17Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law
18Accident in doing a lawful act
19Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
20Act of a child under seven years of age
21Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
22Act of a person of unsound mind
23Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
24Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
25Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
26Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit
27Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person with unsound mind, by or by consent of guardian
28Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
29Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
30Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent
31Communication made in good faith
32Act to which a person compelled by threats
33Act causing slight harm
34Things done in private defence
35Right of private defence of the body and of property
36Right of private defence against the act of a person with unsound mind, etc
37Acts against which there is no right of private defence
38When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death
39When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
40Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
41When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death
42When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
43Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property
44Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person

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