IPC Section 105 - Commencement and continuance of the right o f private defence of property

105. Commencement and continuance of the right o f private defence of property. The right of

private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of da nger to the property

commences.

The right of private defence of property against theft continues till the offender has effected his retreat

with the property or either the assistance of the public authorities is obtained, or t he property has been

recovered.

The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or

attempts to cause to any person death or hurt or wrongful restraint or as long as the fear of instant death or

of instant hurt or of instant personal restraint continues.

The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief continues as long as the

offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.

The right of private defence of property against house -breaking by night continues as long as the

house-trespass which has been begun by such house-breaking continues.