General Exceptions
IPC Section 102 - Commencement and continuance of the right o f private defence of the b ody
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 102 deals with commencement and continuance of the right o f private defence of the b ody.
Full official legal text
102. Commencement and continuance of the right o f private defence of the b ody. The right of
private defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises
from an attempt or threat to commit the offence though the offence may not have been committed; and it
continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.
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