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‘Good faith’ within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 means:

Under Section 2(11) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 52 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), 'Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good…

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‘Good faith’ within the meaning of Section 2(11) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 means:

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Under Section 2(11) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 52 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), 'Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention.' Accordingly, 'good faith' in substantive criminal law means an act done or believed with due care and attention.

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Option A

Incorrect. Honesty in fact whether done negligently or not is the definition under Section 3(22) of the General Clauses Act, 1897, whereas Section 2(11) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 52 IPC) requires due care and attention.

Option B

Correct. Under Section 2(11) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 52 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), nothing is said to be done or believed in 'good faith' which is done or believed without due care and attention.

Option C

Incorrect. Subjective belief without due care and attention does not satisfy the statutory definition of good faith under Section 2(11) BNS.

Option D

Incorrect. Acting without due care and inquiry, regardless of motive, fails the test of good faith under Section 2(11) BNS.

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