BNS Section 34

BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) section 34 deals with acts done in the exercise of the right of private defense.

IPC Section 96

Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

Example: An armed burglar enters Vijay's house to steal. Vijay catches hold of the burglar, hits him and ties him to a chair. Here, Vijay has used reasonable force to stop the burglary and therefore his actions are lawful and not punishable. 

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