Section 97 of IPC : Section 97: Right of private defence of the body and of property

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul is walking home late at night when he is suddenly approached by two men who try to snatch his wallet. Rahul, fearing for his safety, uses his self-defense training to fend off the attackers. In this scenario, Rahul is exercising his right of private defense of his own body against an offence affecting the human body, as permitted under Section 97 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Meera is at home when she hears a noise in her backyard. She looks out and sees a man trying to break into her house through a window. Meera quickly calls the police and then grabs a stick to confront the intruder. She manages to scare him away before he can steal a...

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