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Under section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which harms are outside the ordinary consent…

Section 25 excludes both death and grievous hurt when intended or known likely. Section 26 supplies a distinct exception for certain acts done in good faith for the…

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Under section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which harms are outside the ordinary consent exception if the actor intends to cause them or knows they are likely?

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Section 25 excludes both death and grievous hurt when intended or known likely. Section 26 supplies a distinct exception for certain acts done in good faith for the consenting person's benefit, where death is not intended.

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Option A

Death is outside the section 25 exception, and grievous hurt is also outside it.

Option B

Grievous hurt is outside the exception, and death is also outside it.

Option C

Section 25 excludes acts intended or known likely to cause either death or grievous hurt.

Option D

Both specified harms are outside section 25 when intended or known likely.

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