Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
(BNS)
Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
Chapter 3: GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
Section: 40
Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body.
40. 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.
