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Section 18 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
18. 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 flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.
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- Section 58: Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
- Section 32: Act to which a person is compelled by threats
- Section 269: Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in Court
- Section 323: Dishonest or Fraudulent removal or concealment of property
- Section 278: Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
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