Section 41 of BNS : Section 41: When right of private defence of property extends to causing death.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi lives in a remote village in India. One night, around 2 AM, he hears noises coming from his backyard. When he looks out, he sees a group of men trying to break into his house. Ravi realizes that these men are attempting a house-breaking after sunset and before sunrise. Fearing for his family's safety, Ravi grabs a licensed firearm and warns the intruders to leave. When they ignore his warnings and continue to break in, Ravi shoots at them, causing the death of one of the intruders. Under Section 41 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi's actions are justified as he was exercising his right of private defence of property against house-breaking during the specified hours.

Example 2:

Meena owns a small jewelry shop in a busy market area. One evening, as she is closing her shop, a group of armed robbers enters and demands all the jewelry. The robbers threaten to kill her if she does not comply. Fearing for her life and the safety of her property, Meena uses a hidden panic button to alert the nearby police and then grabs a heavy metal rod ...

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