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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 42: When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
- Section 122: Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation
- Section 307: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft
- Section 277: Sale of adulterated drugs
- Section 166: Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
Related Acts
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