# \#section34

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## [Section 34 of BNS: Legal Protection for Acts Done in Private Defence](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-34-of-bns-legal-protection-for-acts-done-in-private-defence/21603)

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**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 4:59am UTC](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-34-of-bns-legal-protection-for-acts-done-in-private-defence/21603 "2025-04-11T04:59:58Z")

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Section 34 of the BNS establishes that any act done in the lawful exercise of the right of private defence is not considered an offence. This provision upholds a person’s right to protect themselves, …