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Section 40 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023


Definition of Section 40 BNS According to the Government of India


What is Section 40 BNS?

Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body.โ€” 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.

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