Nothing, which is not intented 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 any person for whose benefit it
is done in good faith, and who has given a consent, whether express or
implied, to suffer that harm, or to take the risk of that harm.
Illustration
A, a surgeon, knowing that a particular operation is likely to cause the
death of Z, who suffers under the painful complaint, but not intending to
cause Z's death, and intending, in good faith, Z's benefit, performs that
operation on Z, with Z's consent. A has committed no offence.
Section 76 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
Section 77 Act of Judge when acting judicially
Section 78 Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
Section 79 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
Section 80 Accident in doing a lawful act
Section 81 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
Section 82 Act of a child under seven years of age
Section 83 Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
Section 84 Act of a person of unsound mind
Section 85 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
Section 86 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
Section 88 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit
Section 90 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
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