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Chapter IV · General Exceptions

105. Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property

(1)

The right of private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences.

(2)

The right of private defence of property against theft continues until the offender has effected his retreat with the property or either the assistance of the public authorities is obtained or the property has been recovered.

(3)

The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death, hurt or wrongful restraint, or as long as the fear of instant death or of instant personal restraint continues.

(4)

The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief continues as long as the offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.

(5)

The right of private defence of property against house-breaking by night continues as long as the house-trespass which has been begun by the house-breaking continues.

Report

Chapter V

Abetment

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Offences Relating to Army, Navy, Air Force and Police

Chapter VIII

Offences Against Public Tranquillity

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Chapter XI

False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences