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.
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