Law · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
What is a key restriction when exercising the right of private defense of body and property under Section 37 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?
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- 1The right of private defense is available only if the attack is premeditated.
- 2The right does not extend to the inflicting of more harm than it is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defense.✓
- 3The person defending must be part of the crime scene to act.
- 4The use of force must be excessive to completely prevent the harm.
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The right does not extend to the inflicting of more harm than it is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defense.
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