18. 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.
Illustration.
A is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is
standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A,
his act is excusable and not an offence.
Section 11 Solitary confinement
Section 12 Limit of solitary confinement
Section 13 Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction
Section 14 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
Section 15 Act of Judge when acting judicially
Section 16 Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court
Section 17 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
Section 18 Accident in doing a lawful act
Section 19 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm