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Section 80 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
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 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.
Related Sections
- Section 255: Counterfeiting Government stamp
- Section 467: Forgery of valuable security, will, etc
- Section 279: Rash driving or riding on a public way
- Section 5: Certain laws not to be affected by this Act
- Section 355: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor person, otherwise than on grave provocation
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