34. Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.
IPC Section 96 in BNS: Section 34
Things done in private defence
Section 96 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Things done in private defence) corresponds to Section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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