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Section 90 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
A consent is not such a consent as it intended by any section of this Code, if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or
Consent of insane person-
if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or
Consent of child-
unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under twelve years of age.
Related Sections
- Section 508: Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure
- Section 153A: Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony
- Section 416: Cheating by personation
- Section 11: Person
- Section 118: Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
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