Section 43 of BNS : Section 43: Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi owns a small shop in a busy market area. One night, he hears noises and sees someone trying to break into his shop through the back door. Ravi immediately calls the police but also grabs a stick to defend his property. According to Section 43 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi's right to defend his property commenced the moment he had a reasonable apprehension of danger to his shop (subsection a). His right to defend his property against the thief continues until the thief retreats with the stolen goods, the police arrive, or the stolen goods are recovered (subsection b).

Example 2:

Priya lives in a house on the outskirts of the city. One night, she hears someone breaking into her house through a window. She sees the intruder and immediately feels threatened. Priya grabs a heavy object to defend herself and her property. According to Secti...

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