Indian Penal Code, 1860
Things done in private defence.—
Section
96
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
96. Things done in private defence.—
Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.