Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 102 :
Commencement and continuance of the right of private defense of the body:
(See section 40 of BNS 2023)
The right of private defense 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.
