A and Z, both adults above eighteen years of age, agree to fence for amusement and consent to the…
Section 25 BNS (formerly section 87 IPC) protects acts not intended or known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done to a person above eighteen who has consented…
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A and Z, both adults above eighteen years of age, agree to fence for amusement and consent to the ordinary risks. While playing fairly, without intending or knowing that death or grievous hurt is likely, A seriously injures Z. Under section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, A commits:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 25 BNS (formerly section 87 IPC) protects acts not intended or known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done to a person above eighteen who has consented to suffer or risk that harm. Its fencing illustration covers these facts, so A commits "No offence". The good-faith benefit requirement belongs to section 26, not section 25.
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