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 40
Commencement and Continuance of Right of Private Defence of Body.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023