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Section 29 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
29. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.
The exceptions in sections 25, 26 and 27 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 on whose behalf the consent is given.
Illustration.
Causing miscarriage (unless caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman) is an offence independently of any harm which it may cause or be intended to cause to the woman. Therefore, it is not an offence "by reason of such harm"; and the consent of the woman or of her guardian to the causing of such miscarriage does not justify the act.
Related Sections
- Section 84: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
- Section 89: Causing miscarriage without woman's consent
- Section 163: Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
- Section 213: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
- Section 156: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape
Related Acts
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Code on Social Security Act, 2020
- Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Act, 2018
* Only for reference.