Section 105 of IPC : Section 105: Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi owns a small shop in a busy market in Delhi. One night, he hears a noise and sees someone trying to break into his shop. Ravi immediately calls the police but realizes that the thief might steal valuable items before the police arrive. Ravi decides to confront the thief to protect his property. According to Section 105 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi's right to defend his property commenced the moment he had a reasonable apprehension of danger to his shop. He can continue to defend his property until the thief retreats or the police arrive.

Example 2:

Sunita lives in a house in a quiet neighborhood in Mumbai. One night, she hears someone breaking into her house through a window. She sees the intruder and fears for her safety and her property. Sunita grabs a stick and confronts the intruder, who tries to escape with her jewelry. According to Section 105, Sunita's right to defend her property against house-breaking by night continues as long as the intruder is inside her house. She can use reasonable force to protect her property until the intruder leaves or the police arrive.

Example 3:

Ajay is walking home late at night in Bangalore when he is suddenly attacked by a group of robbers who try to steal his wallet and phone. Ajay fights back to protect his belongings. According to Section 105, Ajay's right to defend his property against robbery continues as long as the robbers are causing or attempting to cause him harm. He can use necessary force to protect his property until the robbers retreat or he gets help from the public or authorities.

Example 4:

Meera owns a piece of farmland in a village near Chennai. One day, she notices a group of people trespassing on her land and damaging her crops. Meera confronts them and asks them to leave, but they refuse and continue their mischief. According to Section 105, Meera's right to defend her property against criminal trespass and mischief continues as long as the trespassers are on her land and causing damage. She can take reasonable steps to protect her property until they leave or the authorities intervene.

Example 5:

Vikram is at home in Hyderabad when he hears someone trying to steal his car parked outside. He sees the thief trying to break into the car and immediately runs out to stop him. According to Section 105, Vikram's right to defend his property against theft continues until the thief retreats with the car, the police arrive, or Vikram recovers his car. He can use reasonable force to prevent the theft and protect his property.