Section 96: Things done in private defence

Q: What does Section 96 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 96 IPC pertains to "Things done in private defence". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 96 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs things done in private defence. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 96 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 96 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 96 IPC?

धारा 96 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 96 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 96 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs things done in private defence. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 96 IPC?

Dhara 96 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 96 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 96 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs things done in private defence. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 96 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 96, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 96 (India).

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