October 31, 2026

Section 40 – Commencement and Continuance of Right of Private Defence of Body | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter III – General Exceptions (Of Right of Private Defence)

40. Commencement and Continuance of Right of Private Defence of Body

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.