Section 102 IPC Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body

Section 102 of Indian Penal Code 1860 : Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the 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.