The question (15 marks)
Explain the right of private defence of the body under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. When does it extend to causing death, and what are its limits? (15 marks)
Standing MU question on private defence; built on the Unit 4 General Exceptions chapter.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · General Exceptions of Law of Crimes (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023).
Authorities you will need
- Deo Narain v State of UP (1973)
- James Martin v State of Kerala (2004)
- Cherubin Gregory v State of Bihar (1964)
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