The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER III: GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
Of right of private defence
Section 41: When right of private defence of property extends to causing death.
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Explanation using examples
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