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In force2021 Revised Edition
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Chapter IV · General Exceptions

97. Right of private defence of body and of property

Every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 99. to defend -

(a)

his own body, and the body of any other person. against any offence affecting the human body;

(b)

the property. whether movable or immovable, of himself or of any other person against any act which is an offence falling under the definition of theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass, or which is an attempt to commit theft, robbery, mischief or criminal trespass.

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