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The Penal Code, 1860

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

In forceChapter IV GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Chapter IV GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

Of the Right of the Private Defence

s. 102

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

End of s. 102.

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