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Chapter IV · General Exceptions

105. Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property

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(1)

The right of private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences.

(2)

The right of private defence of property against theft continues till the offender has effected his retreat with the property, or till assistance of the public authorities is obtained, or till the property has been recovered.

(3)

The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death, or hurt, or wrongful restrain, or as long as the fear of instant death, or of instant hurt, or of instant personal restraint continues.

(4)

The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief, continues as long as the offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.

Penal Code 61

(5)

The right of private defence of property against housebreaking by night continues as long as house-trespass which has been begun by such housebreaking continues.

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Chapter V

Abetment

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Offences Relating to the Armed Forces

Chapter VIII

Offences Against the Public Tranquility

Chapter IX

Offences by, or Relating to, Public Servants

Chapter X

Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Chapter XI

False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

Chapter XII

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter XIII

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents and to Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences