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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 305: Abetment of suicide of child or insane person
- Section 324: Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- Section 32: Words referring to acts include illegal omissions
- Section 195: Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment
- Section 408: Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant
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