SHORT ANSWER:
Self-defense is allowed under certain conditions as per the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
DETAILS:
- Section 96 to 106 of the IPC outline the right to private defense.
- A person can defend themselves or others from an imminent threat of harm.
- The force used in self-defense must be proportional to the threat faced.
- The right to self-defense does not apply if the person provokes the attack.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If self-defense is justified, there is no punishment; if not justified, it may lead to criminal charges.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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