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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.
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”