Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit Nothing, which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by the doer to be likely to cause, to…
Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an offence by reason of any harm which…
Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the act in a state of intoxication shall be liable to be dealt with as if he had the same…
Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason of intoxication, incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong, or…
Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law. Example: Vijay can’t keep his mind straight, so he goes…
Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion. Key Points for BNS-21…
Act of a child under seven years of age Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Key Points for BNS-20 (Legal Immunity for Children Under Seven) BNS-20 provides complete legal immunity for children under the age of seven, meaning they cannot be held criminally responsible for any…
Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose of…
Accident while performing 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. Illustrations A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies…
Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law If someone is allowed to by the law to do something, or if they mistakenly believe they are allowed by the law because of a mistake in the law, then they are not breaking the law. Illustrations A sees…
