Section 35 of BNS : Section 35: Right of private defence of body and of property.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul is walking home late at night when he is suddenly confronted by a man trying to snatch his wallet. Rahul, in an attempt to protect himself and his property, pushes the man away and runs to a nearby police station to report the incident. Under Section 35 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Rahul's actions are justified as he was defending his own body and property against an offence affecting the human body (attempted robbery).

Example 2:

Priya is at her friend's house when she notices a stranger trying to break into the house through a window. Priya immediately calls the police and then uses a stick to scare the intruder away. The intruder flees before the police arrive. Priya's actions are protected under Section 35 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as she was defending her friend's property against an act of criminal trespass and potential theft.

Example 3:

Amit is at a public park when he sees a man attacking a woman. Amit intervenes by physically restraining the attacker until the police arrive. Amit's intervention is covered under Section 35 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he was defending the body of another person against an offence affecting the human body (assault).

Example 4:

Sunita owns a small shop. One night, she hears noises and sees someone trying to break the lock of her shop. Sunita immediately calls the police and then shouts at the intruder, causing him to flee. Sunita's actions are justified under Section 35 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as she was defending her property against an act of attempted theft.

Example 5:

Ravi is visiting his cousin's farm when he notices a group of people trying to steal crops. Ravi and his cousin confront the thieves and manage to scare them away without any physical altercation. Ravi's actions are protected under Section 35 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he was defending his cousin's immovable property against an act of theft.