Category: Criminal Law

82. Act of a child under seven years of age Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.

81. Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose … Continue reading “81. Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

80. Accident in doing a lawful act Nothing. is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution. Illustration A is at work with a hatchet; the head … Continue reading “80. Accident in doing a lawful act – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

79. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith, believes himself … Continue reading “79. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

78. Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court of Justice; if done whilst such judgment or order remains in force, is an offence, notwithstanding the Court may have had no jurisdiction to pass … Continue reading “78. Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

77. Act of Judge when acting judicially Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.

76. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be, bound … Continue reading “76. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

48A[75. Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction Whoever, having been convicted,- (a) by a court in 49[India], of an offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of this Code with imprisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards, 50[***] shall be guilty of … Continue reading “75. Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

74. Limit of solitary confinement In executing a sentence of solitary confinement, such confinement shall in no case exceed fourteen days at a time, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods; and when the imprisonment awarded shall exceed three months, the solitary confinement shall not exceed seven … Continue reading “74. Limit of solitary confinement – Indian Penal Code, 1860”

73. Solitary confinement Whenever any person is convicted of an offence for which under this Code the Court has power to sentence him to rigorous imprisonment, the Court may, by its sentence, order that the offender shall be kept in solitary confinement for any portion or portions of the imprisonment to which he is sentenced, … Continue reading “73. Solitary confinement – Indian Penal Code, 1860”