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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 256: Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- Section 135: Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
- Section 300: Disturbing Religious assembly
- Section 83: Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage
- Section 217: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person
Related Acts
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