THE PENAL CODE, 1860 (ACT NO. XLV OF 1860).
CHAPTER IV- GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
97. Every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 99, to defendī
Firstly.-His own body, and the body of any other person against any offence affecting the human body;
Secondly.-The property, whether moveable 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.
Self-defence - national proceedings
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