Section 105:
Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property.
The right of
private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property
commences.
The right of private defence of property against theft continues till the offender has effected his retreat
with the property or either the assistance of the public authorities is obtained, or the property has been
recovered.
The right of private defence of property against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or
attempts to cause to any person death or hurt or wrongful restraint or as long as the fear of instant death or
of instant hurt or of instant personal restraint continues.
The right of private defence of property against criminal trespass or mischief continues as long as the
offender continues in the commission of criminal trespass or mischief.
The right of private defence of property against house-breaking by night continues as long as the
house-trespass which has been begun by such house-breaking continues.