Is it legal to kill someone in self-defense in India?

Yes, it is legal to kill someone while exercising self defense in India. However, having said that, having to prove that you killed someone in trying to exercise self defense and nothing else is going to be a herculean task. I am not going to t... read more

There is no law or provision that allows for self defense in India. Unliken USA which has the legislature that clearly states that self defense is legal, we do not. Our lawmakers expect our police and courts to handle the situation. In India when you kill someone even in self defense you will be accused of murder under s 302. read more

No, it is NOT legal to shoot someone with the express and singular purpose of killing them, even in self defense. However, if you feel like your life is in danger to the point where major bodily harm or death may occur, and you use lethal force (I.E a firearm in this case) and defend yourself. read more

Justifiable homicide is a legal gray area. There is no clear legal standard for a homicide to be considered justifiable. The circumstances under which it is justified are usually considered to be that the defendant had no alternative method of self-defense or defense of another than to kill the attacker. read more