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Section 93 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
93. Communication made in good faith
No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.
Illustration
A, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient's death.
Related Sections
- Section 420: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
- Section 449: House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death
- Section 426: Punishment for mischief-
- Section 418: Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect
- Section 308: Attempt to commit culpable homicide
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