IPC Section 96 — Things done in private defence

Summary

If an act is done while lawfully exercising the right of private defence, that act is not considered an offence. This means the law does not treat such an act as a crime.

Official Text

Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

Related Judgments

• KASHI RAM & OTHERS vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN — Supreme Court of India (2008)
• EX. CT. MAHADEV vs THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, BOARDER SECURITY FORCE & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2022)
• STATE OF U.P vs GAJEY SINGH & ANR — Supreme Court of India (2009)
• RAJ SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA ETC — Supreme Court of India (2015)
• NAGARAJA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA — Supreme Court of India (2008)
• Balu Sitaram Kamble; Convict No.C/4464; Kolhapur Central Prison, Kalam vs The State of Maharashtra — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2013)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNS §34 — Things done in private defence