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Section 91 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
91. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
The exceptions in sections 87, 88 and 89 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.
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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 252: Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof-
- Section 476: Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
- Section 87: Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
- Section 228: Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
- Section 348: Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property
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