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SECTION 99 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Acts against which there is no right of private defence
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The IPC section is reframed into two subsections, and the first paragraph is reframed as sub-section 1 with clauses (a), (b), and (c). The second paragraph is reproduced as subsection (2) sans heading.)
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There is no right of private defence in cases in which there is time to have recourse to protection of the public authorities.
Extent to which the right may be exercised — The right of private defence in no case extends to the inflicting of more harm than it is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defence.
IPC 99 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 99 of the Indian Penal Code states that there is no right of private defense against acts by a public servant acting in good faith under the color of his office, no right if there is time to seek help from public authorities, and the defense should not cause more harm than necessary.
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