# \#section36

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## [Section 36 of BNS: Right of Private Defence Against Acts by Mentally Incapable or Misguided Persons](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-36-of-bns-right-of-private-defence-against-acts-by-mentally-incapable-or-misguided-persons/21801)

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**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 4:53am UTC](https://citizen.complainthub.org/t/section-36-of-bns-right-of-private-defence-against-acts-by-mentally-incapable-or-misguided-persons/21801 "2025-04-15T04:53:50Z")

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Section 36 provides that the right of private defence remains valid even when the person committing the threatening act is not criminally liable due to unsoundness of mind, intoxication, minority, or …