General Exceptions
BNS Section 40 - Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
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40. Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body.--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.