Section 24: Act done for private defence not considered to be offence

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1) Any act done in the exercise of the right of private defence subject to this Chapter shall not be considered to be an offence.

2) Every person has a right to defend the body, life or property of his or her own or of any other person against any illegal harm.

3) The right of private defence under this Section shall be exercised only when there is a reasonable apprehension or reasonable cause to believe that the body, life or property of his or her own or of any other person cannot be defended against any illegal harm unless any act is done immediately.

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