Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section - 102 - Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body.
102. The right of private defence of the body commences as soon as reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises from an attempt or threat to commit the offence though the offence may not have been committed; and it continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.
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