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IPC Chapter IVSection 96

Section96

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 IV

General Exceptions

In this chapter

76Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
77Act of Judge when acting judicially
78Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
79Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law

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80Accident in doing a lawful act

81Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

82Act of a child under seven years of age

83Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding

84Act of a person of unsound mind

85Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will

86Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated

87Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent

88Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit

89Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian

90Consent known to be given under fear or misconception

91Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm cause

92Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent

93Communication made in good faith

94Act to which a person is compelled by threats

95Act causing slight harm

96Things done in private defence

97Right of private defence of the body and of property

98Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc

99Acts against which there is no right of private defence

100When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death

101When such right extends to causing any harm other than death

102Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body

103When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death

104When such right to causing any harm other than death

105Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property

106Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person