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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.
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- Section 53A: Construction of reference to transportation
- Section 145: Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse
- Section 190: Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant
- Section 269: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
- Section 312: Causing miscarriage
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