THE PENAL CODE, 1860 (ACT NO. XLV OF 1860).
CHAPTER IV- GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
102. 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.
Self-defence - national proceedings
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