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BNS Chapter IIISection 34

Section34

Things done in private defence

Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

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Chapter III

General Exceptions

In this chapter

14Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
15Act of Judge when acting judicially
16Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
17Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law

Previous · Section 33Act causing slight harm Next · Section 35Right of private defence of the body and of property

18Accident in doing a lawful act

19Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

20Act of a child under seven years of age

21Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

22Act of a person of unsound mind

23Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will

24Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated

25Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent

26Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit

27Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person with unsound mind, by or by consent of guardian

28Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

29Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused

30Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent

31Communication made in good faith

32Act to which a person compelled by threats

33Act causing slight harm

34Things done in private defence

35Right of private defence of the body and of property

36Right of private defence against the act of a person with unsound mind, etc

37Acts against which there is no right of private defence

38When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death

39When such right extends to causing any harm other than death

40Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body

41When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death

42When such right extends to causing any harm other than death

43Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property

44Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person