IPC Section 103
Here’s the explanation for IPC Section 103:
Section 103 – Right of private defence against deadly assault, assault causing fear of death or grievous hurt, rape, kidnapping, and robbery
"When the offence which occasions the exercise of the right of private defence is of such a nature that the offence itself causes death or grievous hurt or creates the apprehension of death or grievous hurt, the right of private defence of the body extends to the causing of death or any other harm to the assailant."
🧾 Explanation:
This section deals with the right of private defence (self-defense) when facing a deadly or grievous attack.
If a person is attacked in a way that:
Causes death or grievous hurt, or
Creates a reasonable fear of death or grievous hurt, or
In cases like rape, kidnapping, robbery,
✅ Key Points:
The right of private defence extends to causing death when:
The attack itself is capable of causing death or grievous hurt.
The defender fears death or serious injury.
The defender can use proportionate force, including deadly force if necessary.
This right is recognised to protect life and limb in extreme cases.
Example:
If someone tries to kill or seriously injure you, or attempts rape or kidnapping, you are legally allowed to use force, even deadly force, to protect yourself.
Important:
The use of force must be necessary and proportionate to the threat.
The right cannot be claimed if the defender provoked the attack.
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