Section 40 · Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
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The right of private
defence of the body commences as soon as a 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.
Under the old law
BNS 40IPC 102
102. Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body.
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