Category: Criminal Law

92. Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent Nothing is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause to a person for whose benefit it is done in good faith, even without that person’s consent, if the circumstances are such that it is impossible for that person … Continue reading “92. Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

91. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused The exceptions in sections 87, 88 and 89 do not extend to acts which are offences independently of any harm which they may cause, or be intended to cause, or be known to be likely to cause, to the person giving the consent, or … Continue reading “91. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception A consent is not such a consent as it intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason … Continue reading “90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

89. Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian Nothing which is done in good faith for the benefit of a person under twelve years of age, or of unsound mind, by or by consent, either express or implied, of the guardian or other person … Continue reading “89. Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

88. Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit Nothing which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by the doer to be likely to cause, … Continue reading “88. Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

87. Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an offence by reason of any harm … Continue reading “87. Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

86. Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the act in a state of intoxication shall be liable to be dealt with as if he had the … Continue reading “86. Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

85. Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason of intoxication, incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong, … Continue reading “85. Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

  84. Act of a person of-unsound mind Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of, unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.

83. Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion.