Question

According to the provisions of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the right of private defence of property extends to the voluntary causing of death or of any other harm to the wrong-doer in which of the following offences committed or attempting to be committed?
(1) Robbery
(2) House-breaking after sunset
(3) Theft, mischief or house trespass

• A. (1) only
• B. (1) and (3) both
• C. (1) and (2) both
• D. (1), (2) and (3)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, provides that the right of private defence of property extends to the voluntary causing of death or any other harm to the wrong-doer in cases of robbery, house-breaking after sunset, theft, mischief, or house trespass.