Answer-In how many cases the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death?

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Explanation Section 38 BNS  The law permits the voluntary causing of death or any other harm to an assailant if the offence that triggers the right of private defence falls under any of the following seven descriptions    Apprehension of Death An assault that reasonably causes the fear that death will otherwise be the consequence.   Apprehension of Grievous Hurt An assault that reasonably causes the fear that grievous hurt will otherwise be the consequence.   Intention of Rape An assault with the intention of committing rape.   Unnatural Lust An assault with the intention of gratifying unnatural lust.   Kidnapping or Abduction An assault with the intention of kidnapping or abducting.   Wrongful Confinement An assault with the intention of wrongfully confining a person under circumstances where they fear they cannot seek help from public authorities.   Acid Attack An act of throwing or administering acid, or an attempt to do so, which causes a reasonable apprehension of grievous hurt.    Key Restrictions Section 37 BNS  The right to cause death is not absolute and is subject to the restrictions in Section 37 formerly Section 99 IPC    Proportionality You cannot inflict more harm than is necessary for the purpose of defence.   Public Authorities There is no right of private defence if there is sufficient time to have recourse to the protection of public authorities.   Public Servants Generally, there is no right against acts done by public servants in good faith, unless those acts cause apprehension of death or grievous hurt.

In how many cases the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death?

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