The right of
private defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises
from an attempt or threat to commit the offence though the offence may not have been committed; and it
continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.
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Section 102
Commencement and Continuance of the Right of Private Defence of the Body.
The Indian Penal Code, 1860