Indian Penal Code, 1860
When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death.—
Section
100
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
100. When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death.—
The right of private defence of the body extends, under the restrictions mentioned in the last preceding section, to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the assailant, if the offence which occasions the exercise of the right be of any of the descriptions hereinafter enumerated, namely:—(First)— Such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that death will otherwise be the consequence of such assault;(Secondly)— Such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such assault;(Thirdly)— An assault with the intention of committing rape;(Fourthly)— An assault with the intention of gratifying unnatural lust;(Fifthly)— An assault with the intention of kidnapping or abducting;(Sixthly)— An assault with the intention of wrongfully confining a person, under circumstances which may reasonably cause him to apprehend that he will be unable to have recourse to the public authorities for his release.(Seventhly)— An act of throwing or administering acid or an attempt to throw or administer acid which may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such act.
What is IPC Section 100 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 100. When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death.—
The right of private defence of the body extends, under the restrictions mentioned in the last preceding section, to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the assailant, if the offence which occasions the exercise of the right be of any of the descriptions hereinafter enumerated, namely:—(First)— Such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that death will otherwise be the consequence of such assault;(Secondly)— Such an assault as may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such assault;(Thirdly)— An assault with the intention of committing rape;(Fourthly)— An assault with the intention of gratifying unnatural lust;(Fifthly)— An assault with the intention of kidnapping or abducting;(Sixthly)— An assault with the intention of wrongfully confining a person, under circumstances which may reasonably cause him to apprehend that he will be unable to have recourse to the public authorities for his release.(Seventhly)— An act of throwing or administering acid or an attempt to throw or administer acid which may reasonably cause the apprehension that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence of such act.
What is the punishment for Dhara 100 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 100 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 100 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 100 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 100 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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