IPC § 102 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 102 IPC — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 40 — Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 40 in full