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SECTION 102 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 102 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 102 of the Indian Penal Code states that the right of private defense of the body starts when there is a reasonable fear of harm from an attempt or threat to commit an offense, even if the offense has not yet occurred, and it lasts as long as the fear of harm persists.
The right to private defence of body begins as soon as there is a reasonable fear of harm to the person's body from an attempted or threatened offence, even if the offence has not been committed. It continues for as long as the apprehension continues.
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What is according to section 102?
102. Police officer can seize property. (1) A police officer may seize property that is alleged to be stolen or found in circumstances that raise suspicions of a crime.
What is Section 103 of the IPC?
The section 103 lists the situations in which the right to defend property can extend to death. Robbery is the first. The second clause of this section refers to housebreaking at night. However, it does not mention lurking house-trespass at night. This is just as serious as housebreaking.
What is Section 101 of IPC?
IPC Section 101 states: If the crime is committed by someone who is not listed in IPC Section 100, then no one is allowed to kill the perpetrator.
What is IPC section 100?
100 of IPC If there is a reasonable fear in the mind or the accused of grievous harm, or if an attempt has been made to administer or throw acid and the act or attempted act causes a reasonable dread of it happening, the right to Private Defense will be available.
